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Charming Michigan City Cottage

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, lamp, and a clock on the wall. - Charming Michigan City Cottage (Michigan City)
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Charming Michigan City Cottage provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Charming Michigan City Cottage

  • Enjoy a getaway steps from Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach in this cozy cottage that is great for quiet comfort, family fun, a romantic getaway, or a weekend with close friends. There are many activities nearby including Washington Park Marina/Park/Zoo, Sheridan Beach, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Premium Place Outlets, and downtown Michigan City restaurants, all a short walk or bike ride away. The area also has several wineries and breweries. Additionally, for those wanting to enjoy concerts, sporting events or a day trip exploring Chicago, the South Shore Line now offers a 67-minute train to Chicago from 11th Street in Michigan City, which is approximately two miles from the cottage.

    The beach is just a five minute walk from the front door. We provide a beach wagon, two beach chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, a cooler, a few ice packs, and some sand toys for your enjoyment.

    The serene back patio is surrounded by trees and is great for relaxing in the evenings. A grill is provided but please clean this after use.

    The charming house features 1 queen bed in the primary on the main floor and two double beds in the upstairs loft. There is one full bathroom with a shower. A hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and lotion are provided for your convenience. The home has a television with a Roku for you to log in to watch your streaming services. We also have WiFi and a small selection of books to borrow for your next good read.

    Fall in love with Michigan City and enjoy the magic this peaceful cottage has to offer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 453 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

A $500 fee will be assessed for any animal brought into the property that was not reported in the reservation/if the pet fee was not paid.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 453 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 area

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Michigan City travel guide
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse and pier with calm water and clear skies.
    Washington Park Beach
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Zoo
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oasis Splash Pad
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Chip Casino
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheridan Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Zorn Brew Works
    4 min drive
  • William B's Steakhouse
    19 min walk
  • Shoreline Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Ritz Club
    3 min drive
  • The Game
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Michigan City Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Michigan City Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Michigan City Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Washington Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Charming Michigan City Cottage Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was lovely! Close to the beach and many option around for places to eat. Perfect for a weekend stay. Jamie was also super communitive and made sure we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cool, comfortable, and very convenient to the beach, which was much needed on a broiling hot weekend! We loved the comfy beds and abundance of towels. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our girls weekend! The house was one of the cleanest I've stayed in and was very cutely decorated. The beach was super close and there were places to eat within walking distance. The host was amazing! There was a minor issue with the code lock to let us in the house and she was able to get us into the house within minutes!! She was very prompt and accommodating. Will definitely stay again next time we are in Michigan City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean. Had bad weather (obviously not their fault), but it was a little smaller than I had pictured at least, and it would be nice to have a washer and dryer for towels and things. But overall the stay was good. The people were nice with thorough detailed instructions. And I appreciated how clean the unit was when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful week at this cozy cottage! Everything was exactly as described in the listing, and the property was exceptionally clean and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could have asked for. The hosts truly thought of everything. The upstairs bedroom had two oscillating fans and remote-controlled shades for the skylights, and the beds were very comfortable with a variety of pillows to choose from. They even offered to change out our towels midweek if needed, although there were more than enough bath and beach towels for the entire week. Beach amenities were available including two beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a wagon, and a cooler with ice packs conveniently waiting in the freezer. The cottage is just a couple of blocks from easy beach access, which made trips to the beach a breeze. The shared common area with the adjacent cottage was a lovely spot to enjoy our morning coffee and take in the early morning sunshine. Communication with the hosts was pleasant and prompt, and check-in was effortless. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommend this pet friendly cottage for a relaxing beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Beach cottage

Short walk to the nice beach in a nice neighborhood with an update clean house with plenty of room way better than any hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation in Michigan city

Our family had a wonderful fun time all week in this small cozy house located near the beach we liked everything thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great time! The house was beautiful and clean. Perfect get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Quick walk to the beach. Lovely neighborhood. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake cottage

This is our third summer staying at this cottage and it is always clean and well maintained. The location is great being just a few blocks from the lake, close to the zoo and close to restaurants. The neighborhood is quiet and very family friendly. This is a great spot for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Value

As a family of 6, the house served its purpose. It was clean and welcoming. The walking distance to the beach was great and easy to manage with the supplied wagon to help haul gear. Great value and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice place for us, our two adult children and dog. Short walk to the beautiful beach and we enjoyed hanging out in the comfortable living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends and Family 4th

We really enjoyed the cottage. The location is perfect for beach, restaurants and activities. It is clean and well stocked with everything you need for a beach day. The bathroom was updated with very nice fixtures. It is located in the main floor bedroom. The patio is large and has a table for 6 with additional chairs. The A/C was very comfortable and worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times

Cute. Clean. So close to beach. Perfect for our short trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just right.

Just right for my two teens and dog and me. Beds were comfy. It had enough kitchenware to cook and serve a couple meals. Neighborhood was cute and quiet. And the beach! The best. Short three block walk to an accessible beach access path.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage near beach

We enjoyed our stay. The house is about a 5 minute walk to the beach. We also walked to the zoo, which took about 10 minutes. The location is great. The only negative was the bathroom shower was pretty moldy in the corners. The bathroom could use some upgrades. The house was overall clean and comfortable in great location for visiting the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Retreat for Family Time

My husband, my 14 year old daughter and our 1 year old Havanese (first time traveler) had a very relaxing and fun time! We had lazy mornings, walked to the beach (like 10 times), the zoo, watched the sun set and did a 300 piece puzzle! We read books, listened to music, visited Dune Billies (ate delish food and bought T-shirts!). We shared friendly banter with locals and other visitors, too. Awesome memories that we will cherish!! The cottage had everything we needed and was just perfect in every way! We hope to visit again soon 💕.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

The cottage is adorable. It offers all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Jamie is very responsive to questions and even had a broom & dust pan delivered to the door when I asked about having something to sweep up sand.It is a short walk to the beach and a short drive for eating & shopping. My daughter and I enjoyed our stay and would return again. My 1 suggestion is to add a ceiling fan to the bedroom ceiling. Menopausal women like myself would appreciate the extra air circulation while trying to sleep. LOL
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

We so enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect small family beach getaway!

Very nice place, close to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and charming tiny home near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great property with a short walk to beach and easy driving to dining and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and close to the beach. Everything we needed was provided: from kitchen and cooking supplies to beach chairs and coolers. We enjoyed our stay greatly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little bungalow

This adorable little bungalow is so close to the beach, it felt like we were in Hawaii without the prices. Wonderful location and adorable cottage everything we needed for the beach and we even enjoyed some local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Excellent little house for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023