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Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo.

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On the beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
On the beach
Reviews
6.4

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Michigan City, IN
  • Popular LocationFriendship Botanic Gardens5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Chip Casino3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWashington Park Beach4 min drive
  • AirportMichigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)7 min drive

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 old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo.

Big roomy house with five beds. Big backyard for lawn games. Large living room with Internet and TV streaming. Off street parking .

Across the street from Memorial Park Hall and hiking trails. Walking distance to Friendship Botanical Gardens for lazy strolls, concerts and theater in the park, and fishing. Beaches, the zoo, restaurants, microbreweries, and nightlife are a short drive away.

Property manager

Matthew

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living plant wall

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Living plant wall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Friendship Botanic Gardens and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Friendship Botanic Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive
  • Washington Park Beach - 4 min drive
  • Sheridan Beach - 4 min drive
  • Washington Park Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this golf vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Friendship Botanic Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Blue Chip Casino and Barker Mansion are also within 2 mi (3 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 30 minutes by foot.

Big old fashioned house nestled amidst nightlife, beaches, dunes, and a zoo. Reviews

Reviews

6.4
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
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5.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa K.

Okay for a couple of days
We traveled about 3 hours from Wisconsin to see my niece graduate high school. We stayed in the house - myself, my sister and my mom who is 80. I should have read the description better, I thought one of the bedrooms was on the main level of the house. The main bathroom with shower was upstairs. The stairs were solid with a good railing, so mom did okay. I think this might be more my mistake than the description, but a small challenge. The house has a bunch of improvements/renovation work but it was not as clean as I would have liked... it could have used a good vaccum or sweep and mop. No sharp knives to cut an apple in the kitchen and the coffee maker was a single cup kurig type. I brought coffee for a drip coffee maker so that got a little tricky. Overall, not a bad place to stay, but could be really special if it had a bit more cleaning and finished renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristi M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential!
Professional cleaning services would be a valuable investment for the upkeep of their older house with lots of potential. The kitchen could be improved by having a supply of basic supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not charming
The outside picture of house is not accurate. The front is so over grown with bushes and weeds, barely see front of house. Not 2 bathrooms, 1 and a half. Firepit looked like had not been used in years, weeds over grown it, couldn't find outside light to back yard.House dirty, kitchen stove, had to clean bathroom before using. Kitchen had few supplies, noisy at night, trains all night, cars going by all night. Everything in house old and dated. Bathroom was redone but dirty. Door to basement and outside would not stay closed and no curtains on kitchen windows and glass front door.Not worth the money we paid to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as Pictured
The inside of the home did not look like the pictures on the website. The entire inside of the home smelled very badly of cigarette smoke. The furniture was old and torn and the floors throughout the home were dirty with various debris on the floors. The kitchen and bathrooms were not clean. Very disappointed and we had to leave after a few minutes due to health concerns. Also, the communication was not great - I had to write the owner the day before for key/lock info because he hadn't written me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
My family and I stayed one night here for an event. Getting into the house was simple and the location is great - short distance to the lake and to nearby preserves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for enjoying beaches
Overall our stay, there was wonderful. The kitchen and beds could use a little updating. A better stocked kitchen would be helpful. It was pretty much as we expected for the price. A good location for access to beaches. Plenty of parking if you’re having guests. The side yard was perfect for sitting outside with a group of people. The owner was very responsive and kind. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda R., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious
The house was under renovation but clean and plenty of space for our family of five. Bathroom fixtures recently updated. There are five beds and 1.5 bathrooms. Appreciated short drive to the beach and nature park across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023