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3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall.

Vacation home in Michigan City with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the heart of Michigan City, Indiana, this home offers a tranquil retreat. Take your dog for a walk or let kids ride bikes in this safe neighborhood while still being close to beaches and attractions like Lake Michigan and Lighthouse Outlet Mall. The property features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths on the main level, laundry area in the basement and ample parking options including garage space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall.


We are new to Vrbo but not new to hosting, we are experienced hosts without the title.
Located in the heart of Michigan City, Indiana, on a seldom traveled street, this home offers you the best of both worlds. Your 3.5 miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, 3 miles from Lighthouse Outlet Mall, 10 miles from Indiana Dunes National Park, 20 minutes to New Buffalo Michigan. This home is tucked away on a side road in a safe neighborhood where you can take your dog for a walk or let your kids ride their bikes. The home features 3 nice sized bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level. The Laundry area is located in the basement of the property. Please no more then 8 adults allowed in property during your stay at anytime. Entire home is focused on the upstairs of the residence and the laundry area in the basement.
This home is located in a neighborhood with children, we must insist that guests respect the environment of the property.
If what your looking for in a vacation rental is a place where your young children or teenagers are safe to explore the neighborhood, take your pet for a walk, play in the back yard, ext, while still allowing for adult quality time this property is for you!
If you’re looking for a property to have loud gatherings or a party like environment that lasts till the wee hours of the morning, this is not the correct property to book. There is free parking in the driveway ( 2 automobiles fit easily), in the garage (single car ) and in the front of the home (off street)
We welcome responsible pet parents, the back yard is fenced in, and has a nice deck for you to sit on while your pet gets some exercise in the yard. We furnish pet toys, a leash, pet bed, and treats for your pet.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

We maintain a standard of cleanliness and comfort in our properties that may differ from yours we ask that you maintain our standard during your stay
A guest is defined as someone who will be spending the night in the property. Please book your reservation by this criteria.
Please clean up after your pet(s) we furnish bags to help you do so located in the hall closet. Unregistered pets will result in a 150.00 fee

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee is for single pet additional pets extra

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sisters of St Francis Health - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zilla Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ruby Woods - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ivy Tech Community College Michigan City Campus - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. ?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. on Nov 23, 2025 start from $255.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ruby Woods and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lake Michigan. Sisters of St Francis Health and Zilla Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 29 minutes by foot.

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3.5 miles to Lake Michigan, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Outlet Mall. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay - everything as described

Excellent stay. Had to book last minute and host was super responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a house that is pet friendly with a yard. Neighborhood is fine, and the street that the house sits on is quiet and peaceful. I felt very safe during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reva S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We loved this house and location. The host was great and provided everything we needed and more. The location of the house is wonderful we were close to pretty much everything while being in a nice quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the fenced in backyard and sitting on the back deck. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If your thinking about it, just book it!

Really happy with the place! Met all of our needs and you could really tell the owner cared. Just the little touches like toothbrushes in case someone forgot and other small details, really showed great hospitality. Beds were comfy and great location/neighborhood. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything was exactly as presented...but better! And amenities...forget the hotel market! There were toiletries, toothbrushes, snacks...even plentiful outlets with a power strip at each bedside! Thanks for a great stay! Short drive to eateries, shopping, beach. PERFECT!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

This house was clean and comfortable. We had absolutely no issues and were comfortable for our stay. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of towels and blankets. The house has enough cookware to make a nice meal, a nice coffee bar and plenty of essentials. The bathrooms were fully stocked with everything we needed. It was a close drive to the Indiana Dunes National Park and is a place we would return to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet relaxing environment

The neighborhood is serene and have thoughtful neighbors to the back. The home is well kept and has many gadgets from the NInja coffee maker to the NInja grill to mention a few. It was a treat to use... it was delightful to see as we are frequent VRBO people and usually find the basics. Our host did an excellent job of blending hotel amenities with home style options! We enjoyed our stay and the dachshunds enjoyed the back yard tremendously!! This home is in a quiet neighborhood that is close to everything! Nearby is Sophia's restaurant for breakfast that I have to say is a must go to! And only couple miles away... thanks for a great get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan City

Spacious house for a one-person stay. The house had all the toiletries, kitchen necessities you'd be looking for, and more! With remote working, I booked this place in hopes of working from there on one day of the stay. There were known intermediate WIFI outages in the area. Unfortunately, I was not notified of this and had experienced issues with working for more than half of my work day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Weekend

Great little house with EVERYTHING you could possibly need. Great room sizes and huge TVs in every one. We went in the winter/spring so didn't use the back yard, but we had a dog that enjoyed it. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We had an amazing Christmas stay in this charming house. It had everything we needed. I was able to do some little decorations to make it feel like Christmas. We had our adult children and in-laws over for dinner and everything was perfect. We will defiantly us this host in our future stays. We have 2 dogs (60 and 65 lbs) and they loved the house and the fenced in back yard. The host has sheet covered beds for them to use and has sheets out for us to use if they wanted to lay with us. There were even dog treats, Thank you to the host we had a great Christmas!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood, clean & comfy house

This listing is exactly as described. Well stocked kitchen, loads of bathroom extras, comfy beds & living room area. Thank you for the snacks! Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house in a quiet neighborhood. Centrally located for easy trips around the city. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional VRBO !!

Wow, This place is a great little secret. They go over and beyond for their guests. All the little amenities that they include in their nice homey atmosphere of a getaway. I have never felt more relaxed at a VRBO than I did at this one. Very comfy and secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Get Away without breaking the bank!

We had a really nice time and it was wonderful to have our whole family, including our pets! The root beer float treat was such a nice surprise. The house had everything including condiments for our bratwurst meal! All we needed to bring was food to cook and clothes to wear. The beds are super comfortable-Thank you for not skimping on the sheets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen & Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan City, IN VRBO July 2024

Our extended family enjoyed the stay in Christy’s rental. Great Location, close to stores, restaurants, activities and the beach. The house was so well stocked that all one needs is their clothes! The beds were very comfortable as well as the living room furniture. Kitchen items (Ninja) were over the top and so were the TV’s and internet service. Host Christy very pleasant and most accommodating. The surprise “goody” (root beer floats) was most appreciated! Thank you Christy! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

Great house. Close to Washington Park beach and New Buffalo beach. Clean place, plenty of space. Comfortable beds. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay here. The host was extremely accommodating after I made a mistake in the booking process. She worked with us and kept in frequent communication. The house was just as listed, close to our favorite beach, and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, nice neighborhood

Clean, nice home. Fenced in yard was great for the dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time in Michigan City

The property was as advertised. A clean and friendly home in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to everything. The management was responsive and went above to make sure our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating host

We had a quick trip and wanted to have a separate room for our toddler. We loved the toys for kids and plenty of space to run around. The host was great with communication and there were a lot of thoughtful “extras” provided like toothbrushes, soap and milk which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023