Charming Beachfront Home w / immense cour, marches menant à la plage!Récemment rénové.

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3 chambres2 salles de bain10 personnes

Équipements populaires

Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Barbecue
Espace extérieur
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Cuisine
Wi-Fi gratuit

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Michigan City, IN

Plage de Washington Park
‪5 min à pied‬
Washington Park Zoo
‪9 min à pied‬
Blue Chip Casino
‪16 min à pied‬
Michigan City, Indiana (MGC-Aéroport municipal de Michigan City)
‪10 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (10 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit

Chambre 2

1 grand lit

Chambre 3

2 lits superposés (1 place)

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Baignoire ou douche · Toilettes

Salle de bain 2

Baignoire ou douche · Toilettes

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio

Véranda ou lanai

Cuisine

Coin salle à manger séparé

Aire de jeux extérieure

Jardin

Salle à manger

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À propos de cet hébergement

Cette maison a été récemment repeinte, la salle de bain du premier étage a été entièrement refaite et elle est pleine de charme! Située à seulement 60 minutes de Chicago et à 50 minutes de South Bend, cette maison est parfaite pour les vacances d'été, les visites de vignobles le week-end et les week-ends sportifs de Notre-Dame. Une arrière-cour géante vous sépare de la magnifique plage de Sheridan, sur le lac Michigan! Détendez-vous sur le grand pont arrière, profitez de jeux de jardin dans la cour arrière ou asseyez-vous autour du feu de camp sur le patio en pierre. Aucune rue à 90 pieds, vous pouvez donc profiter de la paix et la tranquillité.

La maison dispose d'une cuisine entièrement équipée ainsi que d'un salon et d'un coin repas. Wifi et le câble sont inclus ainsi qu'un lecteur DVD et une clé de feu Amazon. Le porche, la terrasse avec coin salon et salle à manger, et l’annexe en pierre de Hardscape avec foyer et gril à gaz permettent de se divertir facilement. Une immense cour arrière avec douche extérieure offre beaucoup d’espaces verts et la plage n’est qu’une promenade au-dessus de la dune! Trois chambres à coucher, deux lits queen et 4 lits jumeaux / superposés. Le deuxième étage est un grand espace et peut accueillir un matelas pneumatique pour un espace de sommeil supplémentaire (berceau disponible). Il y a deux salles de bain complètes, une au premier et une au deuxième étage. Barbecue au gaz, jouets de plage, chaises de plage et de nombreux jeux de société sont tous disponibles. Draps et serviettes inclus.

Responsable de l’hébergement

Aimee and Adam

Langues parlées

Anglais

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Services et équipements

Cuisine

Animaux de compagnie acceptés

Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit

Climatisation

Espace extérieur

Vue sur le lac

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 16 h 00

Âge minimum pour la location : 30 ans

Départ avant 10 h 00

Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans

We have a toddler, house is relatively child proof

Événements

Événements non autorisés

Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie autorisés

One dog only, unless owner is notified .

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Absolutely no smoking in the house please

No Fireworks allowed

Please do not flush excessive toilet paper, paper towels, or sanitary items in the toilet. This is an older home with sensitive plumbing.

Please keep the sand at the beach and refrain from wearing sandy shoes in the house. The outdoor shower is lovely to rinse off the sand!

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/

Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement

Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus

Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires

Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits

L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone

L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée

Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté

À propos du quartier

Michigan City

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Michigan City, plus précisément sur la plage. Envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les incontournables Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (bord de lac protégé) et Lac Michigan vous attendent ! En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Washington Park Zoo et Canada Park. Profitez des points d'eau de la région pour tester différentes activités telles que les promenades en bateau à moteur ou faites le plein d'énergie en pratiquant les excursions écologiques.

Michigan City, IN

À proximité

Plage de Washington Park - 5 min à pied - 0.5 km
Washington Park Zoo - 9 min à pied - 0.8 km
Blue Chip Casino - 16 min à pied - 1.4 km
Sheridan Beach - 16 min à pied - 1.4 km
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets (centre commercial) - 3 min en voiture - 2.5 km

Comment se déplacer

Gare de Michigan City - 4 min en voiture
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min en voiture
Aéroport international de South Bend (SBN) - 49 min en voiture

Restaurants

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

Foire aux questions

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Charming Beachfront Home w / immense cour, marches menant à la plage!Récemment rénové. ?

Oui, les animaux de compagnie sont admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Charming Beachfront Home w / immense cour, marches menant à la plage!Récemment rénové. ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Charming Beachfront Home w / immense cour, marches menant à la plage!Récemment rénové. ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement Charming Beachfront Home w / immense cour, marches menant à la plage!Récemment rénové. ?

Sur la plage et les pieds dans le sable, dans le secteur de Michigan City, cette maison de vacances se situe à quelques pas de sites comme : Plage de Stop 2 Beach et Lac Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (bord de lac protégé) est à 4,6 km de distance. Gare de Michigan City est à 22 minutes à pied.

9,8

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.

9,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

9,8/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

10/10 Excellent

Stanley m.

11 août 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great beachfront stay

Proximity to beach is the best feature of this place. The yard and swingset are also great for small kids. Beds are comfortable, upstairs loft is very spacious. Kitchen was well equipped and overall everything was very good

Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

21 oct. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great house for girls trip!

Stayed here for a girls trip! Right on the beach with great outdoor area. Close to New Buffalo wineries. The hosts were great to communicate with. Would definitely stay again

Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., GLEN ELLYN

20 août 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Back to school vacation

Aimee was terrific and attentive to making sure we had the best vacation possible.

Séjour de 9 nuits en août 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

19 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect for family with young children

We love this house! The location is the best we can ask for for a beach vacation, the grass yard and play set is great for younger kids and the adults enjoyed the deck with plenty of seating to chill. House is clean with everything we need. Host is communicative and replies fast to any question we have.

Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

11 août 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family Vacation

This property was in a great location and our family enjoyed staying there. Perfect for those with littles and for our elementary aged children. Walking distance to a beautiful Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further.

Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine T.

23 août 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great beachfront home

This place has all the comforts of home. Very clean and cozy with a well stocked kitchen. Loved the large backyard and fire pit. So many extras for kids including many toys and the jungle gym. We contacted the host a couple of times and our questions were quickly answered. It’s a very short walk to the beach. We would love to stay here again.

Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

5 août 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great house so nice

I really liked this house and was very impressed with how well supplied it was! That was so helpful! I had read that there was a little path to get to the house so that was good to know before hand!! We loved the proximity to the beach and dunes. It was clean and comfortable Thank you

Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

21 nov. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Quiet retreat

Needed to be close to Chicago but with COVID times prevalent, we needed a great place to celebrate and get off the hectic grid. On the beach. Outdoor spaces are ideal.

Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

15 mai 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great spot on the lake

Very lovely home with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The backyard was great for our pup and we all enjoyed the beach - just over the dune behind the house. Wonderful sunny weekend. We came home so relaxed. Thanks!!

Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allyson D.

23 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Beach Cottage

The cottage was very clean and had everything our family needed. The location is great -- EASY accessibility to the beach and plenty of available parking. The walk from the parking lot to the beach was not an issue for us as others have mentioned. Just a short walk down the sidewalk -- nothing more than you would experience walking to/from a condo. The host was very responsive when we reached out with questions. Loved the outdoor shower! Overall, we had a great week at the beach. Thank you!

Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

16 août 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Family Beach Getaway

Though the actual cottage is not straightforward to get to, the owners were very good at communicating where to park and how to get there. It is evident that the cottage is well taken care of and cared about by the owners. The path to the beach is technically a public path but that was never a disturbance. It is a 3 minute (brisk) to 5 minute (normal) walk to the actual beach but again, not a problem if you’re prepared for it. Our family’s experience was wonderful, and if we ever head this way again, we will surely stay here!

Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

29 juin 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Upscale Charm on the Lakefront

Fantastic lakeside property with great interior design and the perfect amount of space for a family. The yard is INCREDIBLE and extremely rare in this area, and the porch that leads to it is equally excellent. The beach is just over the shallow crest of dunes at the end of the yard. Everything else about the house was excellent: cleanliness, communication, ease of use, instructions, and extra stuff like towels and bottle openers and things like that. The family room is a great hangout area and the A/C is running like a top. Fantastic sunsets also!

Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

2 juin 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing location

We absolutely loved the location and outdoor space of this property! The beach is so close and an easy walk over the dune, even the 22 month old could walk it. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms have been very nicely renovated. The upstairs bedroom is very large and has tons of stuff for kids and babies, however does not have a door or well fitting baby gate for the stairs. The downstairs bedroom was very small and something to be aware of when booking. We did not use the bunk room but it was very cute and was nice to have the extra space. We spent most of our time enjoying the back deck and yard and the play set was a huge hit with the kiddo!

Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli V.

2 juil. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Fairy Tale Vacation

My husband said this was the best place we've stayed in 42 years of going to beaches! We all loved it and hope to return. My youngest daughter is trying to figure out how to put together a conglomerate to buy Aimee & Adam out-that's how much she loved it. so many porch/deck options, big backyard and short walk over the dunes to the beach. You can faintly hear the sump pump but once we knew what the sound was it didn't bother us & didn't disturb anyone's sleep (& I am a VERY light sleeper). Only suggestion I'd have is if you don't like reusing a bath towel, might want to bring your own & bring napkins. Accommodations for the dog were great as well. Wally gave it two ruffs!

Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2023

8/10 Bien

Sarah (., Chicago, IL

1 mars 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Tucked away behind houses, a charming beachfront home

We stayed for 7 days for my husband’s birthday. We chose the house because of the proximity to the beach. It poured snow, so it got difficult to get over the dune-the lake was frozen-it was beautiful. The house itself is quaint and had everything we needed. We so appreciated the fireplace! The sump pump in the basement is loud, the water table was high at the time, I’m sure it’s not always that loud. We brought our dog with us and she adored the expansive backyard and beach roaming. Aimee is a delight to deal with, she was ever available to help and answer questions. Checking in could not have been easier. Thank you for being so gracious Aimee.

Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2021

8/10 Bien

Michael M.

31 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

15 sept. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Fun getaway

I would like to say that overall this was a fantastic place to stay. I do like to leave some details on feedback for future guests that stay, as I always appreciate reading through feedback. The parking is not next to the home - so be sure to bring a rolling cart or rolling luggage to get your stuff to the house. Parking is about a block away and the path to the house is concrete so it is pretty easy to navigate. Be sure to have a flash light if you return to house after dark as the path is not well lit. The house is in great condition and has everything you need in the kitchen. Owner provides all the essentials (toilet paper/paper towels/trash bags/dishwasher soap/soap for shower, towels, etc. The outside seating areas are endless and the deck is fantastic! The fire pit was the bomb!!! Fire wood is not provided, so again just make sure you have a cart for hauling firewood back to the house. We were hopeful that we would be able to see the water from the back deck, but the sand dunes are too high (no complaint here - just want others to be aware). You are able to hear the water at times. There are two paths close to the house maybe a block away that provide a wheelchair platform to get to the beach. These are much easier to walk on versus the path next to the house that goes up the large sand dune. We did not know that someone would be showing up to mow grass and also had someone show up to spray yard. I think it would be nice to let guests know the date/time when someone may be there to do these things. We were sitting on the back deck and a little startled when someone showed up. I did notice that someone left feedback that the pump under the house was very loud - we did not think it was loud at all. We had no problems with loud neighbors or any problems with noise - it was very peaceful. Overall great place to stay and would be very kid/pet friendly. Nice large back yard with grass, which is very hard to find in areas close to the beach.

Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2022

8/10 Bien

Shaun K.

7 sept. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement

Nice house with a few improvements needed

My wife, kids and I stayed here in late August 2022 for our annual summer vacation. We generally try to get a house right on the water to enjoy sunsets, the beach, and the serenity of what the Great Lakes have to offer. There were both positives and negatives of this property. First, the positives: - The large yard is great! Our kids (12 & 4) loved being able to play around in the grass and on the play place. - The outdoor living space and decks/furniture were spacious and very comfortable. It was a nice area to read, relax and sip your morning coffee. - A/C was great! - Proximity to restaurants, parks, the zoo, train station, groceries, etc. was really easy to navigate and convenient. - The beds were comfortable as were the amenities. - The air fryer! - There is a great grill on the property. The negatives: - There is no parking close to the house. While it is only a short walk down a crooked path, this is not advertised in the listing. It was only really a pain on the load/unload part of the trip, but should be noted in the listing. - The sump pump is loud - like, prevent you from falling asleep loud. It goes off every ~ 5 minutes. We actually debated leaving a few days early because of the poor sleep we were getting. Had we known this was the case, we would not have booked this property; it made relaxing inside very difficult. - There is only one view of the water from the house - up on the second floor. I can't recall if this was mentioned in the listing or not. - The trek to the beach is up and down a large dune (which is also responsible for blocking almost all views of the water). While it's great for getting your exercise in, it does make you have to really plan out your trip to the beach and what you're going to bring. There is no time in which you will say "I'm just going to run back to the house real quick". Plus, for the kids (and if you were to have any one elderly etc. with you) it made the trip to the beach difficult. Overall, I think this is a *good* property that is a new sump pump and a little additional info of the property description away from being *great* in order to level set expectations. At the price point, there are certainly other properties (that we have stayed in) that do not have these negatives.

Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

7 sept. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Adorable beachfront house in a great location!

We enjoyed our stay at the beach. This house is so cute and has everything you need to for a wonderful stay at the beach. The sunset views are great! It is a great location to walk into town for a coffee, drink, or dinner. We are hoping to return again next summer to enjoy this house! It is also perfect for young kids. Our daughter enjoyed the play set and all the fun toys!

Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2022

8/10 Bien

Tanya B.

23 août 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Quirky Little Cottage Home

Overall, the cottage was an OK experience. The Sump Pump was very noisy at night. The air mattress that was supposed to sleep two, had a hole in it so we had to make due. My dog ran off because we didn't know from the photos that the left side of the yard was completely open. A few unclean areas, grill, spider webs outside and most of the doors didn't lock so there really wasn't any privacy. Maybe old school hook locks would work? The front 'Gate' needs to be completely replaced. But like I said, it's a quirky little cottage.

Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

11 août 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beach Home

The cozy house has a beautiful view from the upstairs bedroom, plenty of outdoor seating options & a fun playset for the kids!

Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

3 juil. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great getaway, steps from the beach!

Overall, we had a great experience. House itself was “as advertised,” right down to the long, narrow path to get to the house. It’s certainly on the older side, but nice interior updates make it harder to guess the age of the house. Hosts have everything ready to make the stay comfortable. Very proactive as well, as evidenced by a quick refrigerator replacement in the few hours between renters. Besides the proximity to the beach, big selling points are the expansive deck and large backyard - as unusual as a unicorn for a house so close to the beach! Two items to be aware of that we may have underestimated, especially with 2 younger children: 2 very small bathrooms, plus the climb up the sand dune to get to the beach. Still, neither would prevent us from returning. If you want to enjoy the summer sun, this house is a great pick!

Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

29 juin 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great For Kids

This place is great for kids. We had three little ones stay ages 2-6 years, they loved to run around in the backyard and play on the playground. The home is filled with drawers of toys inside and beach toys outside. Overall the house was so clean with a great location to the water. Aimee is a great communicator. We'll be back.

Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B., Quad Cities, US

10 juin 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Location!

This property was absolutely perfect for what we needed. In under a 2 minute walk, we were on the beach. My kids played with all the toys and books at the house and loved the swing set. The yard was perfect for when we weren't at the beach and for our dog to wander around in. The deck was huge and we spent a lot of time sitting on the patio furniture. We cooked most of our meals at the house and had everything we needed to do so. Everything you need for the beach, chairs, towels, buckets, is all provided. The only thing would be if you are a light sleeper, the sump pump is loud. We moved to the upstairs bedroom after the first night though and that helped to mitigate the sound!

Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh G.

2 août 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great Location for a Family Vacation

We had a great time staying at this property. You really cannot beat the location! Its a short walk to the beach and close to shops and restaurants. The house has everything you need if you are going to cook and entertain at the property. We had a great time making memories as a family.

Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2021

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous êtes reçu par Aimee and Adam

Adam and Aimee grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and currently reside in the City's Bucktown neighborhood with their rescue lab/ pointer and toddler son. Aimee is in management for a Genetic Cancer Testing Laboratory and Adam is an entrepreneur in the promotional products and real estate space. We both love the peace and quiet of this home in both summer and winter, although we prefer flip flops over boots.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

We looked at one house and this was it! The charm of the home and close proximity to restaurants and Washington Park /Zoo/Marina were so wonderful but the cherry on top was the lakefront access and the beautiful grass back yard. We have worked to update the home while keeping the historic character in tact.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

This home is located on the lakefront and does not have a access from a street making peace and quiet a priority.
It has a wonderful green back yard if you just want to hang out there and enjoy the deck and a game of corn hole. The house interior is charming with archways and original fireplace and sconces. We hope you find it as restful of a haven as we do. (But we are known to dance on the lawn to loud music too).