Lifetime Memories*Big Beach Front House*Fire Place/Pit*Free WiFi*Paddle Boards Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Lifetime Memories*Big Beach Front House*Fire Place/Pit*Free WiFi*Paddle Boards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Lifetime Memories*Big Beach Front House*Fire Place/Pit*Free WiFi*Paddle Boards located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sheridan Beach and Lake Michigan. Stop 7 Beach and Waterfall Park are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Mari S.

4 August 2025

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

Another great week at the beach

My family has rented this property for a number of years now and always enjoy our time. Plenty of space and amenities for all. We were blessed with great weather, which always adds to vacation time. We will do it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

3 June 2025

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

Good place to stay while visiting Dunes Parks

Property was clean and well-appointed. Listing as advertised. Comfortably slept 11 adults. Great beach access.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

10 October 2022

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

Enjoyed the view and area very much.

Great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Anne W.

22 November 2024

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

Girls Weekend

The house is amazing! So much space for people to sleep. Everything was clean. The only suggestion that I would have is to have more bar stools to be in the kitchen for people to sit around. I know the island is small but people still always congregate in the kitchen and it would be nice to have more bar stools!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

10 September 2023

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

Friends Getaway

This is our second year in a row staying at this place and we just loved it both years. Hoping to go back next year!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

vickie m.

26 September 2023

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

three day retreat

The property worked well for us. Several gathering spots and spacious dining area. Gorgeous sunsets and walks on the beach. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

28 November 2022

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

Perfect Beach Home

Wonderful beach home that sleeps over 20 people! Spacious, clean, and well furnished. Perfect spot for any occasion.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L., Buffalo

6 September 2020

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

Perfect Family Vacation

The location, house, and weather was everything we wanted it to be! It was a glorious time for our family to come together in one place. Lots of laughter and love was shared by all!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

10 November 2020

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

Great House on the water!

We had a great time at this house. It was updated, spacious, and perfectly located on the beach and water. Perfect for a group of 10+ with many bedrooms/space. I will be looking forward to renting it again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

2 August 2022

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

Fantastic house. Great beach - large, clean and not crowded. Home had everything you’d want or need.

Todd was fantastic. Quick to respond and attentive. Have been going to Michigan City/Long Beach for years. This was the best home we’ve rented. Great house for large groups.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari S., Schoolcraft, Michigan

22 July 2022

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

Beat the heat

We have rented this property before. Great house for lots of adults-meaning lots of bedrooms. The house layout is open and simple. Great view of the lake from the multiple decks.. Plan to rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari S.

27 July 2024

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

Another beautiful week at the Lake

This was our 4th year enjoying this property. We love the openness of the floor plan since we like to gather in the mornings for our coffee. The multiple floors allow each family to have an area of the house with their own bathroom and bedrooms. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils. The house is also well stocked with beach items like chairs, places to wash your feet off, and a lovely wood walk to get to the dune. The walk to the beach was a walk in nature-birds, deer, and rabbits (an eagle in the distance). The beach was clean and big-lots of sand. We love this house and always enjoy our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi B., Elkhart, IN

17 June 2022

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

Well-stacked oasis

This house was perfect for our large and active family. With lots of space to spread out in the house and everything we needed for those few days (from pots and pans to toilet paper) in good supply, it suited our needs well. We loved the long table, enjoyed the porches, and had lots of fun with the paddle boards. We also liked the location --it's a full but not too noisy neighborhood, right on the beach, close to a sweet little coffee and ice cream place down the road and other activities within short driving distance. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Vicky W.

30 September 2023

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

Family Lake Michigan trip

All adults on this trip overall the house was as described and Todd was quick to respond to any question we had. The parking is difficult but manageable. The one thing I think needs done is some lighting near the basement door. We did have an AC problem while we were there I called Todd and the next morning the HVAC guy arrived and had it fixed in about 30 minutes. The bedrooms in the basement are pretty dark but do serve as extra sleeping space the other bedrooms are very nice. There was a lot of outdoor space to enjoy and the beach was a short walk over the dune. There were a lot of games to play not a lot of space for dry food items in the kitchen. The bathrooms could use some shelving or hooks for towels. Overall the basement could use some brightening up but the rest of the house was nice. We had a great time visiting the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

31 July 2023

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

Amazing family reunion/vacation!

This property accommodated our group of 18 very well! The main floor was perfect for a crowd, with an extra large kitchen table; extra table for puzzles and games; sufficient plates, silverware, etc.; multiple seating areas; and spacious deck with lots of chairs and tables. The location was amazing, with a short walk down to a beautiful beach and an hour and 15 minutes to downtown Chicago. The main floor of the house was large, comfortable and modern, although the kitchen lacked a place to put dry food which was a little challenging. The upper floor was fine; bedrooms were basic and clean and the bathrooms were nicely done and modern. The bonus room above that was great for our teenagers and younger cousins! The spiral staircase to get up there is not for the faint of heart but the kids were not fazed in the slightest; if anything it added to the fun! The basement rooms were really just a place to rest at night, which was fine for our group because all of our waking hours were spent on the main floor, on the outdoor decks or on the beach! The basement rooms could use some sprucing up for sure, but I would say they are as advertised. If there was any downside to the house I would say that many in our party found their mattresses to be uncomfortable. Otherwise though we had an amazing time and would definitely come back if we lived closer! I will also mention that the owner/property manager (not sure who I was talking to) was extremely responsive and helpful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

14 January 2020

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

Great for family reunion!

This house was absolutely PERFECT for our large family reunion. We had 4 couples and 11 offspring ages 5 - 25. We have rented other places in the same general area that fell short on one dimension or another but this listing met all of our needs. The kitchen is well equipped and open enough for multiple cooks to maneuver around. The dining table seats absolutely everyone at the same time! Two spacious and comfortable living room "zones" on the main level made reading, games, puzzles and napping easy. The top level "attic" bedroom is gigantic with plenty of room to play (and sleeps 7 in beds!). We put the girls up there and the boys in the basement bunk rooms. One word of warning though - don't pack a huge suitcase and think you'll get it up to the top floor. The winding staircase is very narrow! 2nd refrigerator on the basement level was a godsend. A grill that runs off a natural gas line is awesome! Never run out of propane again! Bathrooms are all freshly renovated with lots of storage for personal junk. We never ran out of hot water. You are directly on the beach - a rare thing in these parts! The views from the decks are stunning. On-site parking for 4-6 cars (depending on their size) is virtually unheard of in this neck of the woods. We were there in December so cannot comment on the summer beach scene or the local traffic. Shopping is close by. The one minor complaint was that the bedrooms got chilly. (Mind you, we were there in winter). The house has great heat and multiple thermostats, but the design naturally draws the heat up the top level (which was always toasty warm). Not a problem until you close the bedroom doors on the 2nd floor and the wind is blowing against the windows. Also, heat was a challenge on the basement level, where the heat that is generated is at ceiling level so the floors are cold. The young boys could endure it. But an adult in one of those three bedrooms might wish for a space heater. Consider bringing extra blankets or sleeping bags if you are coming in winter.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Leena S.

6 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean!! But beautiful location.

When we arrived we were shocked by two things: the breathtaking views and proximity to the beach, and the general uncleanliness of the entire property. I’ll start with our issues and end with the good parts. There was pink mold in the showers and in the shower curtains. There were spiderwebs and bugs in many places. It seemed like the property hadn’t been cleaned for a while. There was a bad smell in the basement bathroom. The pots and pans hanging from the ceiling were not cleaned and tracked in a lot of flies. It was really gross. The furniture is not as it is in the photos. The basement bedrooms and the basement bathroom do not lock as they have barn doors. If you have anyone in your party that is claustrophobic do not put them in the basement because those rooms are very small. We were not misled or anything about the size of the rooms In the basement by the listing but we were still surprised. We called VRBO right when we arrived trying to cancel our booking For these listed reasons(minus the small bedrooms size) but they didn’t help us even after sending photos because it had to be in terrible condition for them to refund us. We contacted the owner and he sent someone out who didn’t really help with any of our concerns and denied a smell in the basement bathroom. We tried communicating with the owner after we checked out but he kept saying since we didn’t complain of everything during the stay, and that he won’t give us a partial refund, but we actually did complain to the cleaning lady when she came to check the property. The owner is a very nice guy but he needs more reliable staff so he can serve his customers better. The other reviews are amazing so I’m assuming this is just a glitch experience. I’m hoping the owner gets a new cleaning staff for the next customers! Now for the good stuff. The house is spacious enough for 18 people to cohabit comfortably. The kitchen had everything we needed to make our meals. The bathrooms were updated which made the experience better. The upstairs bedrooms were a nice size and comfortable. The spiral staircase to the loft room is good for kids not for adults. The three balconies were amazing to have. When we went to the beach in September we were basically the only people there which was great. It was very easy communicating with the owner despite not agreeing on one major thing, I have to be fair because we still did have a good time despite the great stress of dealing with the uncleanliness.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

27 July 2025

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

This is the perfect house for a large group. We had 16. You walk out the back door to the beach which was pristine and private. We all enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

14 July 2025

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

We've come to love this home and look forward to returning year after year. It is perfect for our family gatherings. The main floor is wide open and leads out to the great deck that overlooks the lake. It's an easy walk to the beach, so everyone is coming and going all day long! The A/C is monster strong and we never run out of hot water. All the appliances work perfectly. The owner is very nice and responds very quickly if I have a question. This is a very joyful house.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

16 June 2025

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

It's our second time here. Had another great experience staying with my big multi-generation family. The beach was beautiful. No crowd. There were lots of rooms and the house was clean. Price is very reasonable. The whole family loved it so much and we plan to book here every year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

10 June 2025

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

Amazing house for a large group of friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

29 May 2025

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

Great getaway for large groups with Unbeatable Beach Access

We just returned from another wonderful Memorial Day stay, and this house continues to be perfect for our large group—19 of us this year (10 adults and 9 kids). The space is well-equipped for families, with high chairs and other thoughtful items for the little ones, which made things much easier.The beach access truly can’t be beat—just steps away—and the sunsets from the deck are absolutely beautiful. The large table where everyone could sit together and enjoy meals as a group was also a great feature we really appreciated. The beach wagon and beach chairs provided are also super helpful. It’s an older home, but it’s been beautifully updated with plenty of modern amenities. That said, the basement bedrooms can be a bit noisy once the rest of the house is awake. For our group, it wasn’t a major issue, but something to keep in mind if you have light sleepers.Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for making memories, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William N.

29 March 2025

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

Nice Family

Just perfect!! 4 levels. Plenty of back yard room and the beach was fantastic!!Everything was as stated in information!!Recommend to anybody. !!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

20 November 2024

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

Great family vacation!

House is beautiful clean and well maintained. Very comfortable bed and furniture, well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. The beach is absolutely gorgeous. The only thing I would mention is the steps to basement and driveway are quite steep. But over not a big issue. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully return someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

18 November 2024

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

Great Family Lake House

Our group had a wonderful time in this spacious, comfortable house. Great Lake House!! Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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