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

Family fun on the beach, with water park, near Blue Chip Casino

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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 transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
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

Property is also known as

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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
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Family Memories Steps To The Beach Pet Friendly Fully equipped
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About the neighborhood

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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Stop 2 Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬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 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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. ?

Check-out 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 vacation home is just steps from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Stop 7 Beach and Washington Park Beach are also within 10 minutes. 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

Samantha G.

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

The best beach house

Great location - everyone loved being able to pop over to the beach without much effort. The house was great - very chill and clean and had so much fun stuff provided. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay as always. No issues with property during visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya M.

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

Location

The location to the beach access was perfect! It was right out of the front door
Stayed 4 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

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

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

Ron D.

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

Beautiful home right with direct beach access to Lake Michigan

This was a repeat stay at the property, as we love the amenities and location. Property owners are very friendly and welcoming, obviously caring a great deal about maintaing and improving the property. We will certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Great place to stay with family and fur babies! Lots of space, relaxing and just a minute walk to the beach! Will be staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

On the beach

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great place for families !

So many amenities for beach- chairs, toys, wagon for transport Great communication with host Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob H.

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

September Trip

Great location and access to the beach! Property was clean and complete with everything needed for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

End of summer stay

Perfect for a quick weekend away with the family
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great place!

You won’t regret staying at this very clean house so close to lake. Great for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook W.

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

Amazing property

Great property. Location is fantastic, lots of room and things to do. We have stayed twice and already booked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Family getaway

I made the wise selection for our familly getaway.This home was clean, comfortable and accommodating. A short walk to the lake. Located near many activities depending on time of year and interests.The kitchen is stocked with your kitchen needs. Host was very responsive to inquiries i had before booking and after- which made our time enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

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

Wonderful stay!!

We stayed here for a week to escape the city with our kids - it was very well maintained, had everything we could possibly need and the perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Great!

Great House, great location. Had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Great weekend stay

A short drive from chicago but a perfect escape from the city. Great property for a quick trip with family and our dog to enjoy walks on the beach and s’mores in the backyard. The pool table and air hockey have the teens plenty to do! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Emily K.

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

Perfect vacation spot

Wonderful location, super clean and comfortable home. Just wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great stay!

Great place to stay and visit the lake! We will be staying again! The owners are very friendly and fast to reply.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

New Year's Eve

Very clean! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Labor Day stay

Thank you for the stay, we enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Another Great Getaway

For the third year we enjoyed the comforts home and staying so close to the beach. Great hosts that are always gracious and patient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024