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Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access

This sunny, charming beachfront home is just steps from the sand, containing 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and features all the comforts of home. Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only a private sand dune separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches, so you can enjoy the privacy of your own yard while celebrating the tranquility of beach front living.

The recently refreshed home features a large open living, dining, and (fully stocked) kitchen area offering sunny, sweeping views of the waterfront dune. Over 800 square feet of deck and 450 square feet of patio space with a large fire pit and plenty of seating offer tons of space for dining and enjoying the beach. The house also has an outdoor shower, an extra den with a flat screen TV, a large private back (sand) yard, and an indoor/outdoor speaker system.

Property manager

Brittany Kirkel & Caley Doran

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 3 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City vacation home is just steps from Stop 2 Beach 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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Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Amazing house with lots of bedrooms in the perfect location. It was able to comfortably hold 10 people easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay Right on the Beach!!
Wonderful stay, incredible location! You can't get better than your backyard being the beach! We love the decor & set up of this home. We've come here for many years & it's always a highlight of our summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
SUCH A LOVELY PLACE!! Pefect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful house
The house had plenty of space, was in a prime location to the beach and had a great outdoor space. Loved the views, especially at sunset. House has everything we needed for a long weekend stay and the owners very responsive to questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
House was in a great location and plenty of space. Our group of twelve, 5 adults and 7 teens did not ever feel crowded. Plenty of supplies for our two night stay and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything our family needed!
We stayed here with cousins, aunts/uncles and grandparents (12 people total), and it suited us all. The owners were absolutely gracious and kind to work with. We'd stay there again! Oh and the beach was gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viktorija B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Enjoyed our time on a big porch. Beach is very close just over the dune.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
House was amazing for a family of 7. Steps from the beach. Close to all local attractions. Top notch! Planning to return next year!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Jen was great- very helpful, kind, and went out of her way to make sure we had a great time! The house was amazing- checked every box, AWESOME location, great space and very clean and modern. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coziest vacation home I’ve been to
My family and I travel a lot and this was a family reunion that left everyone very satisfied. This home is very comfortable and filled with everything you need to make this house a home from towels to kitchen ware.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

A wonderful place to host a family vacation.
Plenty of sleeping space. Plenty of bathrooms. Nice layout for group eating and socializing. Great fire pit. Beautiful dune landscaping. Moderately easy access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place Ever!
How You Dune is the perfect place for a large family. Three generations all enjoyed the week. Home is beautiful with Great Lake access. Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend cation 2022
How you Dune was a great place right on the lake. We made many memories with friends and would highly recommend this place for a friend or family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a relaxing beach vacation!
House was clean and pictures of property were accurate. Everything described in the listing was in the house and available for our group to use. Property owner was able to get back with any questions we had while staying at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Great House on the Lake
We shared this house with a few families and kids and it couldn't have been better. The beach was right over the dune and the kids could play in the sand on top of the dune while the parents hung out on the deck. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great family time
House was great! Clean and well stocked with everything you’d need. Close walk over the dune to a wonderful beach. Our family with 10 adults and 5 kids 5 and under had a great week. Thanks for hosting your home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the Dune
The location directly on the dune is great. The outdoor patio has lots of seating, and a separate fire pit area, which makes for great evenings as the sun sets. Plenty of beach towels and chairs. Our second time at the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Great time on the Dune.
A very nice home that was nicely equipped. We have 16 people in our party and there was ample space at the house. It was very close to a nice beach area and good off-street parking available.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
This house was great for our large group of adults and kids (ages 1-4). The property had everything we needed, from a well-stocked kitchen to beach toys/chairs to a fire pit. We enjoyed going to the beach close-by but still separated by a dune for backyard privacy. Felt like the property accommodated us even more than expected from the listing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N., Koeltztown, Missouri, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time, great place!!
We rented this for my parents 45th anniversary celebration. 15 of us from 6-68 stayed in the house and had plenty of room and space if needed! Short walk to the most beautiful beach and lots of toys/floats/chairs come with the rental. Highly recommend! Thanks for the amazing memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Newburgh, IN

Family Vacation
This is third year that we held the family vacation at this house. As in the past, everything worked out just fine. Great place for large group to vacation. House is clean with fully functioning up to date kitchen and just a short walk from beautiful beach area on Lake Michigan.

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
We were here for a funeral and this home was a wonderful place to gather with family as the deck and family room are perfect. With 7 bedrooms, although smallish, everyone had their own space to which to retreat. It is a very well stocked hpuse and Brittany was soo sweet and communication was excellent. She even left us flowers and a condolence card. We hope to return to this beach house again and spend more time on the great beach that's such an easy walk from the house. Thank you for sharing !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Newburgh, IN

Family Vacation
Stayed there for recent family vacation. House worked out great. Very clean with all top grade appliances including the grill. Large deck worked perfect as place for family to gather and accommodated everyone for dinner when the weather was good. Just a short walk from the back deck down to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Maria G., Houston, TX

Perfect
Lovely spot in front of Lake Michigan. House was spacious, with all the amenities we would want. Lots of spaces inside and outside to socialize and eat. Owner was quick to respond to our inquiries and a pleasure with whom to interact. We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion Fun
We had a wonderful time at How You Dune! The view from the top of the dune was a bonus when watching the speed boat races and the sunsets. Some of our best photos ever! Communication with the owner was excellent. They were very responsive to our questions /concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022