You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Collect Moments Not Things
My place is a ranch house surrounded by an acre of green woods. It's close to Long beach (mile away), family-friendly activities such as the blue berry farm (a few blocks away), and exciting nightlife. Enjoy local wineries, breweries, and casinos. You’ll love my place because it's very relaxing and will reunite you with nature. My place is good for couples, groups, solo adventurers, and families (with kids). There are 3 bedrooms, each bed can sleep 2 , additional 2 guests could sleep on the floor mattresses (stored in the garage) or couches if desired. Mosquitos and ticks could get pretty annoying , please bring repellent. There is netted canopy gazebo. Light up a bonfire in a designated fire ring only, bring your own wood or feel free to pick wood from the forest around the property. Make sure fire is not left unsupervised and is put down before going to bed or leaving property. Feel free to use our cookware and dishes, please put dirty dishes in the dishwasher before leaving and turn it on. Beach. Must to do activity! The nearest beach is Long Beach - it's about 20-25 mins walk but if you chose to drive they have no public parking, so chose Washington Park beach instead, it's short 3-5 mins drive via Rd 12 (to the left) , entrance road is across from Blue Chip Casino. If you just came from the beach and have lots of sand on your body -please rinse it off using water hose outside the house before showering. It is OK to take towels from the house to the beach, make sure that sand is shaken off before taking them back inside. Garage - while away we store our stuff in the garage and prefer for our guests not to use it, there is plenty of parking space outside. Garage opener will be in the house to access lawn chairs and grills. Grill - gas grill is available ( stored in the garage) also there is small charcoal grill
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Entertainment
TV
Books
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: only outside the house
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
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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
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 are allowed on site
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
Property is also known as
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About the neighborhood
Michigan City, IN
What's nearby
Friendship Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Shady Creek Winery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Sheridan Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Washington Park Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Michigan City Station - 6 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
William B's Steakhouse - 6 min drive
Zorn Brew Works Co - 7 min drive
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
The Game - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Collect Moments Not Things pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Collect Moments Not Things ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Collect Moments Not Things ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Collect Moments Not Things located?
Situated in Michigan City, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Minden Bog and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Blue Chip Casino. Clare Lake and Friendship Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Collect Moments Not Things Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This place was perfect for what we needed to get away for the weekend. Host was great about messaging back and provided good advice for restaurants around the area. Nice to have this place close to New Buffalo as well.
We enjoyed this house near the shores of Lake Michigan. Easy trip to the beach and the dunes in the area. Great restaurants, breweries, and things to do nearby.
This place was perfect for the family. We rented it for a few days, every year we have a family reunion the same time. I’m hoping this place will be available next year for us.
Our stay was amazing. Whether we had a day in or day out. Coming back to this place was awesome and very relaxing. Sitting outside was also amazing. The seating around the fire pit was very nice. The lights were also very pretty. Also any questions we had were answered pretty fast! Overall an amazing stay!
This place was close to all the things we wanted to do. It was as described. Maybe a larger trash can as we prepped/cooked some meals and had to set the bag on the floor to hold everything, but was not a deal breaker by any means. The rooms were nice as well as the living area. Would recommend.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Nathan R.
28 October 2021
Decent Time
greAT
Nathan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
4/10 Poor
ANITA D.
18 September 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Experience not great, but owner is honest and fair
When I got there, I ran into some very unexpected problems with the house that were unacceptable and caused me to leave early, but the owner is very fair and honest and immediately took steps to resolve the problem and refunded my stay.
5 50+ females stayed at the house and had an amazing time! We loved that we had the best of 2 worlds. Outside campfire and inside luxury. We all really recommend staying here. We will definately return. Thanks so much!!!!
This is cute casual cottage for a great family get away. The outdoor area is perfect for a family night around the fire. The back porch was darling. The location was great -- rural and wooded, yet quick to access beach, dunes and towns.
Great outdoor spaces to hang out: deck, gazebo, and campfire. Had a great time grilling and was just a couple blocks from Al's grocery store. Wish we could have been able to use the sauna though.
Genevieve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Derek G.
13 November 2018
Nice stay
We had a nice stay. The house was clean, the property is on a quiet street, and there are nice touches to welcome guests. The owner was accommodating and very accessible. Would stay again. Kid/family friendly.