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Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Escape to this pristine 5-bedroom Lake Michigan dune cottage, nestled in a wooded setting two blocks from the beach. Unwind with tree-house like views of the backyard and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. Enjoy modern comforts like WiFi, Roku TV, and an open kitchen that flows onto the spacious back deck with a natural gas grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 141700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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 Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Big Cozy House In The Dunes Nested In Wooded Hillside

About the area

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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away. Michigan City Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Big Cozy House In The Dunes (5bed/3.5bath plus loft) - Nested In Wooded Hillside Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Great house great location for a big group

Great check-in process. Lots of sleeping options for multiple guests. Walking distance to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

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

Michigan City Stay

It was a great location with perfect amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Nice large house with plenty of beds & bathrooms

Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Indiana Dunes

Wonderful place for our reading group get together!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Naperville, IL

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

Girls get away

There was plenty of room for us and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Luretha W.

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

Sisters Weekend

The house was very nice and cozy. It had everything we needed to be comfortable for the weekend. The area we were in was also a nice area there were plenty of restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE F.

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

Perfect location, plenty of space

Plenty of beds and bedrooms; nice size living and dining rooms. Close to everything, nice neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Great place to stay

The house was a great place to start to visit the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

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

great

great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Retirement Celebration

So easy to rent on VRBO! Everything was perfect including the weather! Can’t wait to visit again! Todd has everything that you could ever need or want for your beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

Great house, perfect location.

Short walk to beach/bars. Todd is always there to answer questions/advise on things to do and places to check out. Awesome experience for a fantastic price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dalaney R.

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

Family weekend

Had a great stay here! The house was absolutely perfect for our needs. Everyone had their own space but still enjoyed spending time together in the living room. The dunes were a short walk away, even a playground for the little one! We’ll definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Girls getaway

Affordable, clean, convenient. Everything he said was there was indeed there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Coral R.

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

Great base for exploring the area and reconnecting

The neighborhood deer paused their grazing to greet us. Adequate parking in drive and down the block. We grilled dinner and planned our tours of Michigan City, Botanical Garden, Winery, Brewery and Dunes. Puzzles and games, chatting and even sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyan F.

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

Stay at Michigan City

The house was nice, 10 minute walk to the beach and a park. We had some maintenance issues while we were there but the owner was very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Well Equipped & Comfy & Cozy - Definitely Recommend

First time using Vrbo, and overall everything met my expectations. The listing was very accurate and the owner made sure had new appliances, enough plates, utensils, and important home comfort and TVs in all room. Very impressed with cleanliness and upkeep. We had a bunch of 18 year graduates staying and they all really thought it was absolutely comfy and cozy for them!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

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

Just what we needed!

This property accommodated 6 adults and 5 children perfectly! We had everything we needed and more. It is very kid friendly. We saw several deer in the neighborhood which was really neat! It's a short walk to so many places such as the beach, the zoo, a park, a splash pad, restaurants, etc. We loved Al's Grocery store, too. We were barely home before discussing booking again for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Deer Hunting Trip 2022

This property fits our needs perfectly with 5 or 6 adult males. And the deer wondering through the property were epic! See you next November! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

Great big house for family vacations

House is a short walk to the beach, has plenty of beach toys and chairs. Nice big porch with natural gas BBQ (no need to get propane). Kitchen is well stocked. Beds could use an update as the mattresses are good for a few days but not the most comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C C.

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

Family Weekend

We had great time to visiting on Memorial day weekend! Our group of 8 was comfortable, even with a day of rain .. and I'm pretty sure no one actually used the game room. The house is in a neighborhood but is set back in mature trees that blocked the neighboring homes. It is a short walk from Lake Michigan and to the park. Todd was a great host responding to questions quickly. The property was clean and actually feels larger than the description. Definitely adding to our save list so we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Plenty of Space for our large Family gathering

We had about a dozen family members staying for a four day weekend, and all of them complimented me on finding this awesome property. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is huge and can realistically sleep a dozen people. It was well supplied in terms of linen and kitchen amenities. Beach is a 6-7 minute walk and is lovely. We had a minor plumbing issue but the owner sent someone to fix it quickly. This was a girlfriends' weekend getaway and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmy C.

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

Great Stay

Perfect location—walking distance to the beach. Also great for those in our group who needed to work remotely. There were plenty of areas to gather or work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARNIE Z.

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

Great house with easy walk to beach

Our goal was being able to just walk out the door with easy access to the beach, and we got that. Plus a very big house that was clean and everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022