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The Pineapple Retreat

Escape to our lakefront retreat where you can unwind by the beach or explore nearby attractions like Washington Park Zoo. Experience warm summer nights with concerts and craft shows.

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Pool
Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Dining
Located in the heart of Beachwalk Resort Community, The Pineapple Retreat offers a serene escape with access to a heated swimming pool, kiddie pool, and Lake Kai. Enjoy concerts in the summer or craft shows on weekends at this resort community that’s just steps from Sheridan Beach and within walking distance to Lake Michigan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Pineapple Retreat

The Pineapple Retreat is located in Michigan City's acclaimed Beachwalk Resort Community. Beachwalk hosts a variety of things to do. We have our own private Lake Kai, beach volleyball, heated swimming pool and kiddie pool, splash pad, playground for the kids, tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, and park. A brand new Beachwalk community center located on the shore of Lake Kai five houses from the Pineapple Retreat, we have a Cafe where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner and an ice cream parlor if you don't feel like cooking in our gourmet kitchen. Beachwalk offers concerts in the summer along with craft shows on the weekends.

The Pineapple Retreat has a master bedroom, king-size bed, adjoining bath, and private balcony. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed with adjoining bath. The third bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, and the fourth bedroom has bunk beds with a full bottom and twin top. The first floor has a living room with a massive sectional and full size futon, dining room seating for four, island seating for five, kitchen table seating for six, and table on screened-in porch which seats four. We have provided for all your needs by including a hair dryer in each bathroom, a high chair, a stroller, picnic basket, army beach blanket, and beach chairs.

You can walk to Lake Michigan and Sheridan Beach, just one half block away from the Pineapple. On Sheridan Beach you can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sailing, fishing, and watching the sunset over the Chicago Skyline. Other attractions in the Michigan City area include Washington Park, a 90-acre public park for walks and family gatherings, Washington Park Zoo and Friendship Botanical Gardens, both within five minutes of Beachwalk.

There is the Barker Mansion to visit, the Old Lighhouse Museum, Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, The Blue Chip Casino, and the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, all within a short drive or 10 minute bike ride of Beachwalk. Fine dining and family dining can be found in Michigan City as well as the surrounding areas. Nearby Equestrian Facility - Farmer's Market - Saturdays mornings May through September at Eighth & Washington -

We are just 22 miles from the Notre Dame Football Games in South Bend, Indiana and 68 miles from Chicago. Our home is great for family vacations, family reunions, or business meetings.

Just outside of Michigan City is the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore and State Park, which has 8,500 acres of bogs, coastlines, forests, and Mount Baldy. Activities at the State Park include hiking, biking, picnicking, and walking. The Pineapple Retreat provides putters and golf balls, basketball, tennis rackets and tennis balls, and volleyballs. No Pets allowed and No Smoking. Available Year Round.

For additional information: Contact the agent for this property - this home is individually owned and managed. Sorry, no prom rentals.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Thomas Hruby

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

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Exterior

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (180)
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Property is also known as

The Pineapple Retreat Property
The Pineapple Retreat Michigan City
The Pineapple Retreat Property Michigan City

About the neighborhood

Map
Michigan City, in

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 7 min walk
  • Washington Park Beach - 17 min walk
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pineapple Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pineapple Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pineapple Retreat ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pineapple Retreat located?

This family-friendly Michigan City vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Kai and Lake Michigan. Stop 7 Beach and Central Park are also within 5 minutes.

The Pineapple Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pineapple Retreat
Easy instructions to enter home. Very clean and neat. Only 3 of us, so plenty of room. Enjoyed our stay. Definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Pineapple Retreat is very well maintained, well stocked with necessities, location is perfect between beach and pool, owners were great to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Crew at the Pineapple
Very family friendly area. Plenty of activities. Our rental was very nice, and updated. Will definitely reccomend this particularly VRBO, and resort location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Pineapple Gifts
Very special place. Great location. Caring owners. Many clocks and lightbulbs not working. Maybe a message to be the light and live beyond time? Great energy. Dishes, etc were all labeled to be a certain number in a certain place, but it didn’t compute. All the same, the cluttered cabinets and mislabeled stuff added to the charm of the experience. Practice non-judgment. Owners had soap, toilet paper, garbage sacks, Kleenex and paper towels—all of which we brought with us because most rentals don’t give such gracious hospitality. Thankful. We loved the front porch, especially the swing. Such a gift and a grace to feel welcome in every moment. Pineapple motif everywhere. A reminder that we are called to live with kindness and generosity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Great space, clean, close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
We love staying at the Pineapple Retreat! Everything you need for young kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Overall we had everything we needed to give us a very happy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute house in a cute neighborhood
The property manager was always available to answer any questions. The place was in neat order and located in a cute enclave. I am giving four stars to the accuracy of the listing because the enclave’s beach was not Lake Michigan’s but their own lake which sufficed for us but was not expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Weekend Ever!
Got some of my best pals together for a long weekend and we had the BEST time at the Pineapple Retreat. The house was the cutest place ever and we absolutely loved the amenities. Our host responded to questions super quickly, and everything was just lovely. Hands down one of the best weekends of my life!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dollinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pineapple retreat the best
The pineapple retreat was great great location cleanliness welcoming I enjoyed myself I had friends and family with me and we had a great time we will return again and I will be telling other friends and family members about what a great place this is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite a retreat, indeed!
Spacious rental with everything you could possibly need. The home is equipped with everything you could want in the kitchen (all the standard pots/pans/utensils plus spices, condiments, foil wrap, etc and even a griddle for making pancakes). They also provide linens, toilet paper and paper towels, hand soap, and laundry detergent. Best of all was the beach chairs, pool rings for the kids to dive after, sand buckets and shovels for the beach, and 2 adult bicycles, a child bicycle and a couple scooters! The location was perfect - a short walk to the beach and the only road you have to cross has stop signs where the crosswalk is at. Or, walk less than 10 houses in the other direction and you're at the resort's pool with splash pad, the cafe with coffee, a few food options, and ice cream, as well as billiards table on the second floor and ping pong on the first floor. Close enough that the kids didn't complain about the walk and far enough that we didn't hear the noises right outside our window. I do think it's important to note that you have to purchase a $5 parking pass per vehicle and to use the amenities within the resort, each person needs to wear a $15 wristband (that you keep on for you entire stay). If those extra fees were mentioned in the listing, I didn't make note of it so it was a surprise to me; however, I felt it was well worth it for those perks. Great stay overall and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property, great rental
Just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pineapple Retreat Getaway
We absolutely loved the Pineapple Retreat!!! It was perfect for our family of 10. A little piece of heaven on earth. Plan to return next summer🙂 Excellent location for both the beach and pool. Screened in back porch was a favorite as well as the front porch and swing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House!
Our family had a great time here. Close to the beach, pool, pond, ice cream shop and more. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marypat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super enjoyed our time.
Great location & walk to Lake Michiobeach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip for family of 10
This rental was a great option for us. Perfect location to access the beach, and 50 feet or so from the community pool, coffee shop, tennis courts and bball court. We definitely would choose to stay at this property again and it’s larger in person than the pictures reflect. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A Shame this Beauty is being let go
Great location, great property, great immunites, HOWEVER, needs one heck of a cleaning up. Great property, but not great for families with infants. My daughter swept the entire first floor the first afternoon, my son in law mopped the entire first floor the next morning. After this cleaning the entire perimeter of this property, both downstairs tile and upstairs carpet, still has a 1/4 line of crude along and on the baseboard (photos available). We have stayed in a Beachwalk property last year and it was great too, but without cleanliness issues. Don't count this one out, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and the location and property is great, but I can't recommend if infants are along.

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience at the Pineapple Retreat
The Pineapple Retreat was a great rental for our family's stay! The owners were very response to any questions or communication I had. The listing was very accurate. It was very nice to use the provided basic strollers and wagons as well as toys, chairs and blankets to take to the beach, as we didn't have to get ours sandy. There were plenty of towels, dishware, etc. for our group and we stayed comfortably in the home. The walks to the beach and also the pool were very reasonable, and we loved the location. I would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dina Z.

Comfortable and accommodatibg
Great stay and great location for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018