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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Beach
Located in the award-winning Beachwalk resort community, The Troll's Den is a charming 2-story guest house perfect for families and small gatherings. With a pool nearby, Lake Kai within walking distance, and games galore inside this fairy-tale like abode you'll never run out of activities. Take leisurely strolls to Lake Michigan or simply unwind with high-speed wifi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • 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.

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Mythology and the perfect beach holiday meet in this charming 2-story guest house that feels as though it were straight out of a fairy tale. The Troll's Den sleeps 6 people with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. This house is perfect for families or small gatherings, with queen beds in two bedrooms and bunk beds in the other. The Trolls welcome your visit and, if you're quick, you may catch a glimpse of one inside the Troll Hole.

Loaded with games, toys, books, music, four TVs with and high-speed wifi this house is perfectly located across the street from the waterfall pond and a half-block walk from the pool, Lake Kai, and the new playground. A leisurely 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan on the pristine Indiana Dunes (national lakeshore) which is a top-rated beach where you can see the Chicago skyline on a clear day.

The Troll's Den is located in the Beachwalk, an award-winning resort community in Michigan City, Indiana, where there is activities aplenty right outside your doorstep.
Resort amenities include:
*pool
*tennis courts
*basketball courts
*volleyball court
*Lake Kai (a small lake for fishing, and non-motorized watercraft use)

Other attractions in the area include:
*Washington Park
*Zoo
*Blue Chip Casino
*Premium Outlets Mall with over 120+ stores
*Lighthouse and Rag Tops car museums
*Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

All cleaning fees are baked into the nightly rate. Golf cart rentals are prohibited at Trolls Den.

From the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-August there is a 4-night minimum and all guests must purchase resort passes, which cost $15 per person. There is a $5 parking cost per car.

Cleanliness has always been a top priority for our company. If you've stayed with us before, you may have seen this during your visits. Our cleaning and infection control processes were put in place so that when you visit our homes at the Beachwalk, they are both safe and comfortable.

We will continue remote check-in/check-out procedures, but as always will be available to take your calls, answer any questions, and provide the overall great service you have come to expect. Early check-ins or late check-outs will be allowed when possible and will be charged at the hourly average of the nightly rate.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Step to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: Lots of games and attractions for kids of all ages

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Beautiful Family Cottage Beachwalk Grill AC Free Wifi Kids Haven
Beautiful Family Cottage Beachwalk Grill AC Free Wifikids Haven

About the area

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfall Park and Lake Michigan. Lake Kai and Sand Castle Park are also within 5 minutes.

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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Michigan City get away

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was picturesque and would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Resort stay

Great property and nice owner. Worked out great for our guys trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

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

Fun family vacation

This was the perfect house for a family of five. We had the best summer vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Love the Trolls House

Great communication with owner. Lovely location and place. Definitely hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

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

Summer stay

We enjoyed staying in the trolls den the owner was very responsive the house is small but it worked for us as we had lots of other families to share bigger spaces with we basically just needed the sleep space anders took care of pool passes and parking for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

summer vacation

Great location, clean well maintained property. Easy communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Wonderful Family Time

My husband and I, along with our adult children stayed last weekend. The house was wonderful, the beach was close and the beachwalk had fun activities. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect winter escape!

Took my small work team up for our planning sesh and we hunkered down at the cozy Trolls Den and got ‘er done. It was priced great and gave us all we needed. The host staff even shoveled the snow off our porch and under our car!! The greater Beachwalk community is beautiful and idyllic with the fresh snow and bright colored homes - we even bundled up and took a walk down to Lake Michigan and through neighborhood. #greatteammemories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waite C.

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

Great for off season too !

Very fun, clean, and lots to see and visit. We walked to the beach each day. Bring your own game favs. We forgot scrabble, and none in the house. Great Fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
House smaller than expected (around 700 sq ft), no golf cart available (actually prohibited) for this house, beach is several blocks away, bedroom windows only have white sheer curtains that do nothing to block out morning sun, needs better cleaning (cobwebs, splatters on kitchen wall, shower curtain filthy and needs replacing).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Troll's den

Enjoyed location and the beach Disappointed with the pool Always seemed too crowded House could have been a little more stocked eg.no gas for grill,mixing bowls,measuring cups etc. Would have been nice to have had a golf cart
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Great for families

The rental was very clean, fun, and perfect for our family of four young kids. The whole house is decorated in a trolls theme (which my girls didn't like at first, but eventually loved) and is very fun to look at and has a fun nature to it. The whole community is full of themed houses, very colorful, and would be so much fun to see during the peak season. We came during the off season as a pass through, but still enjoyed just walking the community and going to the Indiana Sand Dunes just down the road. There is a nice park just a few blocks away for kids to play at and the Michigan Lake beach is within walking distance. Stores are 10-15 minutes away for supplies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtenay F.

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

Good for a small family

We stayed here with our family of four which worked well for us. Close to the pool and beach, but it would have been nice to have a golf cart or wagon with little kids(listing said that there was a wagon, but there was none by our house). House was clean and had all of the necessities. Our kids loved the troll hole! The deposit is very very large, more than our entire rental fee-we stayed four nights. It takes the full two weeks to be refunded as well, so take that into account. Overall, it is a good place to stay, however, we would prefer somewhere with a smaller deposit and a golf cart or wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. But could use new area rug and shower curtain liner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for us! Anders was great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norman M.

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

Good location

Nice little spot. Needing to Add a few updates. Kitchen has 3/4 of what’s needed but is do-able. Communication was great. Good distance from activities and beach. 9/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

josh d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Most of the stay was exceptional including communication with owner. The only issue we had was with technology in 2 of the bedrooms our kids were in. Anders was responsive and offered to troubleshoot but I declined. The two bedrooms are in significant need of new TV's. The TV's advertised as DVD players xbox for DVD didn't work (no controller, manual menu browsing, etc) and even if they had it would have been a very antiquated experience (devices were at least 15-20 years old). For the cost associated with this rental I think updating the tech in those two rooms would be a reasonable request as new smart TV's are not a major investment these days.Otherwise, excellent stay. Anders was a very accomodating host and even offered to have his wife who is an R.N. check on our daughter who was under the weather.For some folks my minor complaint may be no big deal at all...we have four kids under 12 though and all are used to having easy access to TV at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

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

Perfect place for small family

We stayed in the Troll's Den with our family of 4 and it was just perfect. Easy checkin and good amenities. The property manager communicated everything that we needed to know and got us wristbands for the amenities, including paddle boats and playground. It was less than a mile walk to the beach. Lake Michigan was cold because we were there in May, so it felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Overall a great trip. The kids keep asking when we can go back.
Beach (Lake Michigan) less than a mile walk away
Great amenities, like little lake for paddle boats and volleyball net
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor & Darci T.

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

Always love staying!

I have lost count how many times that we have been to the Troll Den! It is perfect for our little family! Our kids love the community, walking around the neighborhood, and of course the beach!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Excellent Family Vacation

This was my first time back to beachwalk after 10 years and my families first time. We had an amazing stay at Trolls Den! Anders was an absolutely amazing host! We will definitely be returning yearly! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay R.

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

Great spot for access to marina in nice neighborhood

Everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

10/10 at the Troll’s Den

This was a great place to spend a weekend visiting the dunes! The cottage was as fun and whimsical as advertised, and the beachwalk was a really nice little vacation community, even during the off-season. When we left, my partner and I agreed that we would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great spot and community

Host was excellent. Very communicative, rules were outlined and easy to follow. Able to find everything pretty easily. Was clean and plenty of space. Would love to come back and stay with more seasonably and warm weather (visited in March) ! The proximity to the beech and the resort community is a great spot w many amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

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

My favorite stay so far

I cannot speak highly enough for our stay. I have traveled a lot; this by far blew my mind. This amazing community a diamond in the rut. The hosting family very helpful with my technological challenges and went above and beyond to make it magical for my girls. Everything well equipped and very clean. I would recommend to anyone. We had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Trolls den

Very nice well kept place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025