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Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and furnished patio

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This home in Michigan City offers the best location and plenty of space to enjoy all that this beautiful city has to offer. Only a few barefoot steps from the sandy path and Lake Michigan's best beach, you're also just up the street from Washington Park Zoo, Oasis Splash Pad, and Marina. With three bedrooms sleeping 12 people including two foldout couches in the living room plus a pool table for family fun.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location.

This home has over 200+ fantastic guest reviews. It offers the best location in Michigan City! You'll have plenty of space to enjoy all that Michigan City has to offer. Only a few barefoot steps to the sandy path and the best beach on Lake Michigan. You're just up the street from Washington Park Zoo and the Oasis Splash Pad, as well as Washington Park, the Amphitheater, and the Marina. This house sleeps up to 12 with 3 bedrooms - two with queen beds and one with twin bunk over double bed with a trundle. There are two foldout couches in the living room - a queen and a twin. There is also a foldout queen couch in the basement. Plus an additional twin over double bunk bed with trundle in the basement. There are two full bathrooms with modern amenities. With hardwood floors throughout, the sunroom/living room and the bright, sunny kitchen provide plenty of space to enjoy quality family time. Outdoor patio for grilling and outdoor dining. Side yard has ample space for games and relaxing after a day at the beach. Side patio with table/umbrella, seating for 6 and a gas grill (propane provided). And, after the sun goes down, enjoy sitting around the fire pit (firewood provided) under the stars or head indoors and play a game of pool or air hockey. Any time of day, relax on the front deck and soak in some sun. We provide firewood for the fire pit. WIFI throughout. Smart TVs are ready for you to log into your streaming service. For traditional fun, there are books, board games and a pool/air hockey table to enjoy when you're not on the beach or out and about exploring the area. The house has central air conditioning and also features beautiful screened windows. Plenty of street and driveway parking is available for several cars. Three mountain bikes are provided for touring the area as well. Families with children will appreciate the proximity to the beach and side yard to play. Dogs are welcome, with owner approval and additional deposit. LaPorte County Parks, Indiana Dunes State Park and Friendship Gardens all welcome dog walking. The kitchen is fully equipped with all utensils, pots and pans and necessities available to create a gourmet meal - just bring your groceries. The additional features to help make your stay easier are included - coffee maker/filters, Keurig, toaster, crock pot, blender. Bath towels, linens, and beach towels are provided. The basement laundry room has washer and dryer. Dish soap, hand soap, and paper towels are also available. To make your beach visit easier, beach chairs, a wagon, life jackets, toys and a cooler are provided. Aside from the beautiful beach, there is so much to see and do in Michigan City including the Lighthouse Outlet Mall, Blue Chip Casino, weekly Saturday farmers' markets all summer, concerts in the park, Friendship Gardens, Indiana Dunes National Park, U-pick orchards as well as the historic Old Lighthouse Museum and the Barker Mansion. Plenty of golf, bike trails, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and other attractions await! Cyclists will enjoy the newly extended Singing Sands bike trail through the city from the Calumet Trail. You can ride from the Indiana Dunes to Memorial Park. Owners are flexible for bookings and look forward to sharing this wonderful home for the perfect beach getaway!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed with additional fee

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Family Memories Steps to the Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped House
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped
Family Memories Steps Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys House
Family Memories Steps Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped House
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped House
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped
Family Memories Steps To The Beach Fully equipped
Family Memories Steps to the Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys
Familieminner Trinn til Stranden Nyoppusset Fullt Utstyrt
Family Memories Steps To The Beach Pet Friendly Fully equipped
Family Memories Steps to the Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys

About the area

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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City holiday home is just steps away from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Michigan City Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row we have stayed here and hopefully will be back again! Truly steps from the beach. Location has parking in driveway for 2-3 vehicles, with additional on street parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanon D.

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

Excellent Location

We love Michigan City and have rented several houses over the years in the Sheridan Beach neighborhood -- this house will go down as a favorite! Very clean and plenty of room for the nine of us. We enjoyed all the extras – like beach chairs, cornhole boards, fire pit, etc. One minute walk to the beach. We only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Very close to the beach. Beach is clean and not crowded. We went in July and the weather and water were perfect. It is very close to the zoo about 5 min drive or less and the zoo is actually amazing. The house was very convenient with lots of appliances. One recommendation was to add a bathroom shower hose in the main bathroom. We had a great time and would recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Spring Break and Campus Tours

We greatly enjoyed our stay! It was perfect for a Spring Break get away. Quiet area, close to the beach/lake, the National and State Parks, and in between the campuses we were touring. The property was in great condition with recent updates and just as listed, Great communication as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ P., Houston, TX

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

Wonderful stay in a very nice home!

Great location, easy to access, comfortable interior, very clean & comfy, nicely remodeled, beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara P., null

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

Great beach location

You can not beat how close it is to the beach, bike/walk into town, and the entire downstairs was kid central.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

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

Wonderful weekend stay!!

We had a wonderful weekend stay. The house is clean and just as described online. The host is available for anything you may need!! I can’t wait to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great Vacation Home

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this home that was steps away from beautiful Lake Michigan. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

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

Girls get away

This house was perfect for us! Had everything we needed. Was close to everything. We really enjoyed the fire pit in the back. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

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

Beautiful cottage!

The cottage is beautiful and the hosts offer so many amenities! The beach is super close and it's also really close to Washington Park. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P., Hicksville, OH

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

Wonderful Gorlfriends Weekend

This place is all that is advertised and more. One of the cleanest VBRO’s ever! Perfect for a large group and so much to do nearby. We had a blast, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Weekend Beach Getaway

We loved this property! Literally steps away from the beach! Thank you for sharing your home with us, we enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric T., Fishers, Indiana

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

Great location

The home was clean and beautiful and had everything you would need for a fun family stay (fully stocked kitchen, books, games, firewood, beach toys). Most excursions we did were within a 3-8 minute drive (the zoo, Washington park, lighthouse museum, friendship botanical park and shopping). Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jo s.

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

Beach time!

If you love the beach then you will love this house.!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Always an amazing experience

We love staying here every year! I can’t imagine a better way to start our summer break. I appreciate the responsiveness of the host, the cleanliness and spaciousness of the home, and the amazing proximity to the lake. It’s perfect for a family getaway, especially for young children. It keeps us coming back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Beachfront Home Away From Home

Our family enjoyed a weekend stay with direct beach access, in addition to its prime location, the home is well equipped to keep the entire family entertained in comfort. Loved the bright and modern kitchen and bathrooms. The beds and bedding are very comfortable. Would love to return for warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

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

Loved this home!

This was a perfect home for us! We were a group of 7 old gals on a ‘girls get away.’ The hosts were wonderful to work with. The location is awesome. The house was perfect!! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Spring Break 2021

We loved the location of this house. It was a very short walk to the beach. We had beautiful views of the setting sun and dunes. We sat on the porch a lot and enjoyed the warm weather. We enjoyed the different spaces as we had 5 teenagers with us. Lots of stuff to do close by. It was a much needed time away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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

WONDERFUL STAY!!!

This property is very clean and so close to the beach! Our family enjoyed a weekend away and we are SO glad we chose this property. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and watching deer walk around right outside of our windows! I had read several excellent reviews, which is what made me choose this house......but it still exceeded my expectations! Thank you Dale and Sheila for providing such a wonderful place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa B., Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Girls’ Trip

This is the 2nd year that we stayed here for our girls’ trip. There were 6 of us this year and we were all very comfortable. The walk to the beach is so convenient. There are plenty of umbrellas, chairs, and floaties for you to use. The kitchen is well equipped and there are 2 kinds of coffee makers. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

You Couldn’t Ask for More!

Everything was as described. Clean, spacious rooms, plenty of beach towels and chairs. Nicely equipped kitchen and laundry room. Grill and outdoor dining was great. If I say any more nice things, it may get booked up and I won’t be able to come back!!! Loved the keyless entry so no one had to be ‘keeper of the key’. I definitely am planning a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim J., Elmhurst, usa

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

Beach getaway

Right next to the public beach access, so very convenient. House was very clean and all the amenities. Beach toys, sun tents, umbrellas, wagon. The city closed the beach a few times but we got in enough days to keep grand children very busy. Would go back again. The hosts Dale and Sheila, very friendly and helpful. Warned us of the beach closings due to Covid-19 and offered a full refund if we didn’t want to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another fantastic stay

This was our second year in a row at this home for a long weekend and we already booked it again for next year. This house has everything you need. A basement game and rec room space for the kids to hang out, outdoor space for yard games and grilling, and a wonderful fire pit with plenty of chairs for everyone. There are kid friendly games, cups, plates and silverware which are really nice touches. Plus it’s literally steps to the dune and lake. Being able to bring our dog is a huge plus. We can’t wait to stay again! Visiting this home is now a family tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Winter getaway

Our family of four (plus dog) had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and spacious and we had plenty of room in which to do our work and schooling. The front sunroom was a great spot to enjoy the view and watch the falling snow. Despite the cold weather, we took advantage of the short walk to the beach multiple times a day. Dale was super responsive to questions and when the dishwasher stopped working, he came right over to take a look. We would love to come back for a stay in the warm weather so we can fully take advantage of the beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., South Bend, IN USA

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

Birthday Weekend

We had an amazing time at this home. They had everything we needed and then some. We had 2 teen girls as we were celebrating a birthday. They stayed in the lower level and had plenty of room to sleep, roam and hang out. My favorite place was the sunroom with those HUGE windows. Weather was not the greatest so we didn't use the fire pit. But we may just have to come back in the summer when weather is warmer and actually spend some time at the beach too. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023