Does Cozy Beach Retreat with Resort & Beach Access have a pool?

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

Is Cozy Beach Retreat with Resort & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Beach Retreat with Resort & Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Beach Retreat with Resort & Beach Access located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Waterfall Park are just steps away.

Cozy Beach Retreat with Resort & Beach Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

1 Sept 2025

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

We LOVE this resort! It was so much fun on Labor Day weekend. The staff was friendly and very responsive. The community was great. The pool was still warm enough. The park was also amazing! My kids loved every minute and cried when we left. The short walk to the lake from our property (by the office) was perfect. We did find a few spiders in the guest house which is not their fault and may have been the time of year. I didn’t realize we booked the guesthouse when I booked but it was great for a short stay with good weather for a family of 4! Not much room to kick back and relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

31 Jul 2024

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

Clean and simple

Great location. Simple and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

6 Jul 2023

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

Cute, Serviceable Home Base

The property doesn't over-promise and it worked out great for our purpose, which was to have a "home base" while visiting family nearby. While the kitchen and deck were great to have, I would't plan on spending too much time in the house as it is quite small! Great deck, relative privacy for the development. The Beachwalk resort itself seems good for families, we were a bit out of place as a group of four adults! Awesome beach access. Certainly preferable location-wise as compared with hotels in Michigan City or other properties with difficult access to beaches and local amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

28 Jul 2020

Great for a Small Family!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at Bus Stop! The best part of this property is definitely the location and proximity to the pool/lake/snack shop! We spent all of our time split between the beach and at the pool so this location was ideal. Bus Stop, was small and cozy, but we didn't spend much time indoors anyway and was exactly as presented on the website. The small size could have been a problem if the weather was bad for prolonged periods of time. Everyone was helpful and friendly at all portions of the reservation process and during our stay. Our 16 year old was disappointed to hear that the Golf Cart drivers had to be 18. It was frustrating when the private owners had young kids driving their golf carts throughout the property. The landscaping looked as if it had not been tended to in a very long time. However, many of the other properties in the area had similar overgrown grass and weeds, so perhaps this was a side effect of the pandemic or done intentionally for another reason. It looked sloppy, but that didn't affect our stay at all! We were close to grocery stores and restaurants, making it easy to accommodate any needs that arose. I appreciated the small and affordable option for our small family and would definitely return and recommend to others!

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

31 Aug 2024

August 25th to the 29th

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay at the Bus Stop. Everything was great the housing was very good and the surrounding area was a lot of fun.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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8/10 Good

Sue B.

4 Aug 2024

Bus Stop

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As I have mentioned to staff, this condo needs updating. The outside furniture which I understand will be replaced is so rusty, I can’t imagine sitting on it. We like the location and for that reason will likely stay again. Please do not use my comments for any reason even by referring to my location. Any friend recommendation would be with a caveat about need for update. I think it is fair to say couch needs to be cleaned if not replaced.

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8/10 Good

A guest from ,

23 Jul 2024

A nice place for a quick getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was just as shown in the pictures. It is small but has two bedrooms (one is very small with bunk beds, good for kids) and a washer/dryer, which came in very handy for a beach vacation. Contrary to the info we were given, there was no dishwasher, but we really didn't miss it. The location was great - a short block to the pool and coffee shop, just off the main road. A few things to consider - it is on the second floor so be prepared to climb the stairs. The deck is small and the deck furniture is metal so not very comfortable. Inside, as it is small, there is limited seating. The couch was not very clean. The single non-kitchen chair was very old, with no springs left. Sitting in it was very uncomfortable. It would be nice if they replaced it with a newer one. We stayed only a few nights and it was just the two of us, so it was fine. With more people, or for a longer stay, it would not be our choice. We must add - the people onsite were very nice and helpful. We called maintenance for one small thing and someone came right away and solved the issue.

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6/10 Okay

Bo C.

15 Jul 2024

Great location, not a great place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here with the family for a weekend. Location was very nice, rental company was very nice. Easy checkin and the place was clean.That said, it was very outdated. Furniture was old, beds uncomfortable. Bathroom and cabinets not in great shape. Doors would not lock. Fireplace would not work. One small tv on the floor. Deck wood was old with splinters. BBQ did not look like something we wanted to cook on. Overall, I would not recommend anyone to stay there.

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

15 Jul 2024

We love it at Beachwalk!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is such a great place and perfect for our family of four. We love all of the amenities of the resort and the accessibility to Lake Michigan. The vacation can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you want! This was our second stay and hope to make it an annual vacation. Thank you for a great stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Manli D.

3 Jul 2024

Nice cozy place close to the pool

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was well managed and the staff was very responsive. This guest house is very close to the pool and shop, and a short walk to the beach. Beachwalk feels very family friendly, clean and safe.

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

20 Aug 2023

Excellent stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was perfect for our small family. The pool, lake, everything was wonderful. Only complaint is our first night there was a loud party in the house next door on Austin that went from 9:30-11pm with loud music and singing.

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8/10 Good

William H.

19 Jul 2022

Bus Stop

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love this property. It's a small space, but it has a great deck. Altogether, it's a great space for two adults and two children. I only have a couple small complaints:• The cookware is sparse. It would be nice to have a complete, set of pots and pans. • Bizarrely, the tub had no handle with which to turn on the water. I luckily had a vice grip in my car, so we were able to make it work. I told the Beachwalk office about this issue. They were all very nice, as was the repair person who came over. However, the issue was never resolved, and if I'm honest, I think I could have done with more communication from the office. Even if they had just finally told me they couldn't get the part that week, I would've appreciated that.

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10/10 Excellent

27 Aug 2021

Bus Stop review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience! The staff was responsive and helpful, even before we checked in. The cottage was adorable and clean. Everything was so convenient and everyone was very friendly. We’ve been visiting for years and will continue to do so. Great place for families to vacation!

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10/10 Excellent

RITA B.

15 Aug 2021

A week at bus stop

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bus stop had everything we needed. The towels were upgraded to extra large and there were plenty of them. The sheets were also upgraded. We thought the walk to the beach was too far. Other than that we loved it.

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4/10 Poor

A guest from Rockville, MD

29 Jun 2021

Bus Stop -June 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location to get to the beach. Living area quite small but ok size for just two people. Needs a LOT of updating and better kitchen amenities if you want to cook. Fan in brdm did not work during hot wknd. Staff are great and helpful.

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8/10 Good

A guest from Naperville, IL

7 Jun 2021

We had so much fun!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First, allow me to say that the staff is outstanding!! It is obvious that their quests are their #1 priority. They are knowledgeable, have answers with solutions and are so customer focus. We loved everything about the location of this unit! Location is by the pool, small lake, open gathering area (karoke was a blast), snack shop and short walk to the beach. The reason not a 5 star is the unit could have been updated a bit. However, the unit has everything you need. There is also a lot to do in the area. We will definingly return. Can't wait to return and we would stay in the same unit!!

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8/10 Good

A guest from Naperville, IL

7 Jun 2021

We had so much fun!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First, allow me to say that the staff is outstanding!! It is obvious that their quests are their #1 priority. They are knowledgeable, have answers with solutions and are so customer focus. We loved everything about the location of this unit! Location is by the pool, small lake, open gathering area (karoke was a blast), snack shop and short walk to the beach. The reason not a 5 star is the unit could have been updated a bit. However, the unit has everything you need. There is also a lot to do in the area. We will definingly return. Can't wait to return and we would stay in the same unit!!

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6/10 Okay

Connie P.

2 Jun 2021

holiday gateaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: overall I was very satisfied with our stay. One minor thing is that on the description they offered golf cart rentals and I figured since in our group we had a couple of people with bad knees we were going to ba able to move around easily, unfortunately when we got there it turned out there were no golf carts to rent. they should take that out of the description/advertisement if its not true.

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8/10 Good

A guest from Gurnee, IL

16 Jan 2021

Winter Fun at a Summer Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wanting peace and solitude among a colorful neighborhood? Beachwalk Resort is only a 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan and short drive to shopping and a revitalized downtown with a selection of restaurants.

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6/10 Okay

Judith M.

3 Aug 2020

Bus Stop

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great and property allowed our dog.

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8/10 Good

Racheal F.

5 Jul 2020

Great location & affordable, just watch for ants!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location of the bus stop!! Just across from the pool and Lake Kia made it the perfect spot in Beachwalk. The interior is very dated, but we expected that & it didn’t impact our stay. It was affordable & a great option for a quick trip with our family. The biggest issue we faced were ants. Had we stayed longer than 2 nights it would have been more of a concern. They were on the tables and counters. We had to keep all the food in the fridge for that reason. We did inform management and they said they would look into it after we left.

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8/10 Good

Deborah M.

29 Jun 2020

Bus Stop

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location of the house Beachwalk resort’s was clean and lots to do on site Are house was clean a little out dated but nicely done Lots of family at the resort We went to the zoo down the road and had a great time Everything was very close to resorts (driving close)

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6/10 Okay

Angela S.

11 Jun 2020

Great location, underwhelming amenities and housekeeping

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were basically right across the street from the pool, which was directly next to lake Kai, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. At Lake Kai, you can kayak, paddle board, and fish. We were able to walk right down the street to Sheridan Beach. At the park across from the house, there are weekly concerts on Saturday evening. At Bus Stop, however, things appeared to be GENERALLY clean, but there were a few problems. We couldn't get the bedroom ceiling fan to turn on, the headboard was looselu sitting between the bed and the wall, which banged around every time one of us adjusted positions. There were some sort of stains that looked like blood on the sheets, there were plenty of dishes, some clean, some put away dirty. The oven was exceptionally clean, but I assume as a place like this, the oven is rarely used. At one point, a pillow fell behind the nightstand. I retrieved it, along with a generous portion of dust bunnies and hair. Upon arrival, there was a piece of a cookie or some other chocolatey treat on the back of the chair in the little living room\tv area. On the back side of the lower deck, there was a little sprayer\shower hose, presumably to wash off sand from the beach, but the water to it was shut off, which we couldn't access. I found dog treats wedged in the cushions of the couch. As far as available supplies, there was a 3/4 empty bottle of olive oil (we bought and left a full one), a roll of paper towels, a roll, maybe 2, of toilet paper, 2 or 3 laundry detergent pods (we left a barely used bag of these as well), maybe a foot or 2 left on a roll of aluminum foil, and I think that was about it. Overall, the location was great, along with all the local activities. Housekeeping could use a significant boost. It appears that they haphazardly run in there and tidy up real quick, before the next guests are to arrive. Much more time and attention is needed in regards to cleanliness, and maybe make sure a few more supplies are readily available.

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6/10 Okay

Caroline C.

27 Aug 2019

Bus stop

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The dishes were dirty which made us wonder how clean the rest of place was. The snack shop was closed early several days. One day it was closed at 11 am. There aren’t a lot of good options nearby so that was a bummer. The houses are very cute and we enjoyed riding bikes around. The pool was crowded and loud so we didn’t use it much. The internet WiFi was not great so that could have been better.

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10/10 Excellent

15 Aug 2019

Most Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Exceeded Expectations

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