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Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location

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TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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.

Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location

Lake Michigan's Gem

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Looking for the most affordable way to be close to Lake Michigan? Then look no further than this cozy and rustic home offering everything you need for a comfortable stay! It's located in a peaceful residential lakefront village and is your next home base for a fun lake getaway. It's also a convenient location for Notre Dame games!

Drop your bags and get comfortable in the well-equipped living area featuring comfortable brand-new sofas and a TV with cable. Then, let your friends rest and recover from the trip and surprise them with your best recipe. The fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials to show off your grilling skills, including a dishwasher and a convenient Keurig coffee maker. When chowtime comes, you all can seat at the inviting dining table, which offers partial lake views. This home also features a private washer/dryer for your laundry needs; now you can pack as light as you'd like.

THINGS TO KNOW
The basement bathroom is currently unavailable, but guests may still access the basement and use the washer/dryer.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding 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

General

  • Unit size: 1354 sq ft (126 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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 and a first aid kit
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

59526

About the neighborhood

Map
Michiana, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shady Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Local - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 20 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 18 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Duneland Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Rustic beach cottage with partial lake views, grill, & WiFi - great location Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day trip
Me and my dad stayed over Labor Day weekend and a few days after for a hiking and kayaking trip. The location of the home was incredible with a short walk to the beach and incredible views of the water from the end of the street. The home has a cute 1950’s charm to it. It is a quick drive to Indiana dunes national park as well as new buffalo. My one item of note would be that the home Needed some updating. There is one bathroom in the home and it needs some improvements. But otherwise the home felt very cozy and like a beautiful step back in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old house with charm, great location
We enjoyed this house and for the most part it worked for us. The only problem we had was the oven did not work or maybe we didn’t know how to work it as it is an older style oven. We loved that the house has a screened in porch and is a 5 minute walk to the beach. This house is great for a small family who doesn’t mind the old fashioned home feeling.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
What was great: the fireplace, the spaciousness, the many windows, the area is beautiful, and being literally steps from the lake. What wasn’t: a bit too many things, unfortunately. Walking in, the place smelled of mold. All the curtains were drawn so it was dark and not welcoming. There were signs everywhere about what not to do. There’s a ring of dirt around the entire perimeter of the kitchen floor. There was a rushing noise behind the basement door so we were too weirded out to open it. There’s a ground wire sticking out of an outlet, wrapped around a faceplate screw. The oak floors, albeit beautiful, were filthy. Doors stick and don’t shut well. There’s an 8 foot long crack in the ceiling at a structural point. The bathroom was unpleasant. While the sink and toilet appeared clean, the floor around the toilet was gross and the vinyl made the whole room feel dirty. The shower grout, the falling-apart caulk, and dirty shower liner were all moldy, the in-wall soap dish rusted, and a shower wall is bowing in which is very bad. My husband refused to shower there. We weren’t comfortable, wondering what else might be icky. The laminated cards with area and check out info fell behind the kitchen cabinets so I couldn’t be sure I got everything done. Considering the painfully high cleaning fees alone were more than the rate of our two nights’ stay, I can’t say I feel bad if I did miss anything as we paid a lot for cleaning and the place was already dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene F., Winona

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
It was a wonderful location and beautiful neighborhood. A cozy cottage with lots of vintage charm. Loved it! Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The homes were close together, yet felt private because of the wooded area they were in. Friendly people and the beach area nearby was not too crowded. Most restaurants were within 15 to 20 minute drive. The time difference between Michigan and Indiana was a bit confusing because my cell phone kept switching back and forth. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice area, decent place, but tough stay.
The place is in a wonderful area and the beach right down the street has a phenomenally scenic view. The place is nice enough, not as much so as the photos however - the cleaning was an issue and so was the door. We arrived to the place easy enough, but when opening the door, the lock physically wouldn’t turn; it took an hour of working it for it to finally give in (not fix, actually give in) and turn. Maintenance did come out to the place but only sprayed some WD-40 on it, commenting that the property owners were told to replace the tough lock multiple times. The house was musty upon arrival (fixed with lowering the AC all night) and the silverware wasn’t fully clean + had hair on them. Things got taken care of, and Vacasa was SUPER communicative, along with our stay still being enjoyable… but damn was it a tough sell to start.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Property was so close to beach. Enjoyed my short stay. Sorry it was time to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelliie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
KT
Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

beverly m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We loved our stay...home was nice and area was beautiful. We will definitely rent from you again. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeff K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Michiana
Beautiful area. Rustic house was fine but dirty. Huge dust bunnies. We went to the trouble of separating recyclables from trash in outside marked bins and then someone combined everything and set one bin out for trash pickup
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved being so close to the beach. The property was fine for us. We had some trouble with the refrigerator not keeping stuff cold and the bathroom sink wouldn't drain but neither of these problems were all that serious, and Vacasa did have someone come to fix the sink and give us coolers to keep our food in. We ended up staying an extra day because we loved being there so much, so although it wasn't a flawless stay, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021