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Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
Interior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach

Bedroom: 3 | Bathroom: 3.5 | Sleeps 6

Just steps away from Sheridan Beach, Colfax Cottage will quickly become your home away from home.

BEDROOM SET UP

Main Level
-Powder Room
-Bedroom 1: King with Attached Bath
-Bath 1: Attached to Bedroom 1 with Walk in Shower
-Laundry

Second Level
-Bedroom 2: Queen with Attached Bath
-Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds with Attached Bath
-Bath 2: Attached to Bedroom 2 with Walk in Shower
-Bath 3: Full Bath Attached to Bedroom 3

INDOOR GATHERING SPACE
The open living space with full kitchen and plenty of seating for dining or relaxing by the fireplace makes Colfax Cottage a favorite. The inside of this home is not the only great part about this rental, open up the doors to the deck and enter a whole other living space!

OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
This large deck space serves as your outdoor family living room with seating, tables and grill.

HOUSE SPECIFIC AMENITIES
TV with Netflix Capabilities, Wi-Fi, Linen and Towels, Wagon, Patios, Main Level Bedrooms, Gas Grill, Beach Access

LOCATION
Sheridan Beach, Michigan City, Indiana. Centrally located to everything that makes Michigan City the most popular vacation spot along the lake front!
Don't forget Michigan City also offers orchards for apple or blueberry picking an art district loaded with antiques and small family-owned shops.
For those of you who enjoy some time away from the kids the Blue-Chip Casino offers dining, a night club and full-service spa. New Buffalo has winery tours available to book throughout the week as well.

PARKING
Driveway parking for 2 cars where signs are posted, please do NOT park in the street or the driveway.

HOUSE RULES
-No smoking or vaping indoors
-No pets
-No PARTIES
-No Prom Parties
-No Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
-No fireworks
-Must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay to reserve.

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
Professionally managed means peace of mind during your stay. Front desk associates, housekeeping and maintenance staff are nearby should you need anything during your vacation. It’s your vacation, we are here to ensure you enjoy it. This home rents Wednesday to Saturday or Saturday to Wednesday in prime season.

RENTAL PERIOD
Colfax Cottage rents Sunday to Sunday mid-June through mid-August. Short stays are welcome for all other available dates. Great holiday rental for out-of-town guests or long-term stays.

Property manager

Beachwalk Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Full-service spa

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

3BR Beach Cottage Steps Sandy Shores
1531-109870
3BR Beach Steps Sandy Shores
3BR Beach Cottage Steps to the Sandy Shores of Lake Michigan

About the neighborhood

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 - 6 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this spa cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach, Lake Michigan, and Blue Chip Casino. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Beach Cottage just steps to Lake Michigan's Sheridan Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

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

Great cottage next to lake

Would recommend! Perfect budget friendly cottage for a stay next to the beach. We loved the beach wagon provided. However no beach chairs or beach towels, so bring your own. Quick drive into new Buffalo to check out Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Perfect Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was pretty great- i will say, i did expect it to be cleaner when we got there. We have twin 1yr olds and i/they found all kinds of stuff under the table and on the carpet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our "Lake House" for More Than a Decade

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this house for more than a decade. We have dealt with various rental companies to book this house for our summer vacations. I think Beachwalk is doing a great job of managing our booking and keeping the house clean and ready for us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Family Lake Michigan Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at Colfax Cottage. It was perfect for our family of four for the first part of the week and then the grandparents the second part. The cottage is very clean and the deck is spacious. I would agree with the other reviewer to bring more bath towels. One of the toilets wasn't working; however maintenance was over within the morning. The walk to the beach is tough with no boardwalk, but the view is worth it. We would love to make it a yearly trip!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

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

Awesome stay

Location of the Colfax cottage is great. Beach access is right around the corner. All you would need for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Anita Horn R.

Lovely cottage, very clean and cozy, short walk to beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Recommend including a pic looking directly from door toward house that is between lake and Colfax Cottage. Otherwise, pics are a bit deceiving as they leave the impression that there is an unobstructed view from the door, rather than a big house. Thank you for supplying firewood. In off season, consider stocking as a routine courtesy. Door lock was problematic but mgmt and maintenance were very responsive.
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10/10 Excellent

Colfax Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best experience at Colfax Cottage. The property is lovely and well stocked with all the utensils we needed for the week. The beach is a short walk from the cottage. The neighborhood is quiet and safe.
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6/10 Okay

Tiffany C.

Could have been better

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Downstairs Bed was terrible. Mattress was sunken in and very uncomfortable. Only one entrance and exit. Not a good safety designOuter Door lock was very hard to lock and unlockToilet was hard to flushOther than those negatives, the house was nice. Close to beach. Fully stocked.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

Return vacationer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage was very clean and nicely appointed. The kitchen was well stocked. I would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Great weekend getaway

Wonderful stay, very relaxing. Location was perfect. We will be looking into coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dana Z.

Cute house but Did Not Meet Expectations

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were satisfied overall but have a few complaints. The TVs were inoperable because there were no batteries in the remote so at 8:45pm we drove out to the gas station (come to find out it closes at 9pm). We tried calling the phone number and no one answered. The deck furniture is missing despite what it shows in the picture on the listing. 2 out of 3 rows in the grill did not light (probably clogged). The deck faces the front of another house, which doesn't feel private. The upstairs mattresses are very firm, my friends found them to be uncomfortable. The only view is of houses closely situated all around you. The place was quite clean though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GEORGE M.

MI Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property in a great location. Very clean and had everything we needed!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

megan q.

Colfax Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First off- we LOVE the Colfax Cottage. We've been staying every year for the last few years. I have ZERO complaints but do have feedback. The place needs a bit of an update. The rugs in the bathroom need a good washing, the blankets have stains, the guest blanket has a huge rip in it. The light bulbs dont all work. I honestly love it so much though that i couldn't bring myself to complain about it while we were there. It just needs a little more love. When we go for two weeks we try to keep it very clean but there isn't a vacuum. Yes there is in the closet but to be honest, it is worthless. It doesn't even pick up sand. I asked the cleaner mid week and she agreed.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Colfax Cottage stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect experience. Beautiful, clean home near the beach. Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Sherri D.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location ! Only got 2 towels per bathroom. Had to take the trash at the end of the stay. Kitchen refrigerator wasn’t working properly so your food got wet. The master shower had mold on the tile. You are paying for location so that part was amazing. Needed cleaned up and a few things taken care of . Over all not a bad experience just not what I expected for $3k a week

10/10 Excellent

Jewel H.

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

Family get away

Went online to VRBO upon recommendation from a family member. Searched for a 3-bedroom , 3-bath rental house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

A Fabulous Place to Stay

I totally loved the experience. The house was perfect. My husband and I slept on the mainfloor and my daughter and her family slept upstairs. We were close to the beach and our deck was very private. I plan on renting that same cottage every summer indefinitely. It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Perfect friends weekend

We had a great time staying here for a long weekend. The location was perfect and the house was very comfortable. With a couple exceptions it was very clean. We would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Beach Front Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was great. Close to the beach the home had all the things we were looking for. The only issues we had was a running toilet in the master bathroom . Also the beach umbrella did not work that was in the closet under the stairs.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Three couple reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three couples met here for a mini reunion to "catch up" and reminisce about our college days. We stayed two nights in this darling cottage which was just the right size. It was very clean and decorated with a beachy theme. (There was a maintenance problem, which Beachwalk offered to take care of immediately. But it was fine with us to wait until after we checked out. It did not interfere with our stay in the least.) We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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8/10 Good

Peg S.

Colfax cottage Sheridan beach Michigan city, IN

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, clean and well maintained though could have used a blender and a working ice maker. Attractive contemporary neutral beach decor. Master suite very nice with comfortable bed and bathroom. Upstairs queen bed not comfortable at all. Abundant bathrooms. Comfortably sleeps six. Good area for dining and outdoor deck excellent. Living room chairs not very comfortable. Overall very nice
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Cute place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Retirement trip surprise for my husband

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Colfax Cottage was Amazing!

This property was very spacious and clean. The proximity to the beach was very convenient. Everything was wonderful, and my family would love to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Colfax Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beachwalk was very professional and easy to work with. I emails a couple of questions before our arrival and received responses within a few hours. Unfortunately, the beach near the house was closed due to Covid. Fortunately the Dunes National and State Parks were nearby and were open (with limited visitors). I would like to go back after Covid when everything is open again.

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Peoria IL

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

Perfect cozy cottage

Loved the cottage--location, deck, and layout. Perfect for couples--each with their own bathrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019