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The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer.

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in a private fenced yard with off-street parking, this charming Victorian cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Stroll to the lake or nearby mall and casino, or simply harvest fresh herbs from the garden for your next meal.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer.

Sitting in a private fenced yard with off-street parking, this Victorian cottage is only six blocks from the lake and close to the mall and the casino. Pick your own fresh salad from our herb garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Casino 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Barker Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Michigan City Station - 14 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ritz Club - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Barker Mansion and Blue Chip Casino. Lake Michigan is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

The Victorian Carriage House. Built in 1880, this restored cottage is a charmer. Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gmc C.

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

Lovely little house

Great location, close to everything important, beaches, grocery store, Zorn brewery. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Michigan City

Great accommodations. Close to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Cottage in the Dunes

Quaint cottage, dog friendly with a secured yard, and easy access to the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

83rd birthday

The place was very accessible to our needs .. The beaches we chose were great.. It was nice to be in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

noel l.

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

Just right

Nice little place. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Vacation

It was an older property but was a great place to say! I would stay here again! So close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Nice little place

Nice clean place, just be ready for unlevel floors, it is an 1880 house after all. We loved the fresh tomatoes on the vines! Loved the vintage feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

T

Property need more description regarding property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Cute, Private, and Close to Everything

While the place could use a good dusting, it had everything we needed for a great weekend. The owner was friendly and prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Franklin S.

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

Close to the beach and zoo

Probably better suited for smaller parties. We had 6 adults plus the dog. Nice fenced in yard and close to the beach which was the most important part of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liz F.

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

For your safety please do not stay here.

Check in was a tad different than any of our other VRBO stays. We had to text Michael to meet us at the property so that he could unlock the padlock. The property is in a pretty run down area of town, so that might explain the padlock. Michael seemed friendly & personable. He showed us around the property and answered questions we had about the area. Upon arrival, we noticed a strong chemical smell, but thought that it might just be because the property had been closed up. We opened windows, doors & started fans. A few of us left the property for about an hour and and when we returned the members of my family that had stayed at the house were extremely ill from the smell. It was absolutely toxic. It smelled like hardwood floors had been refinished. We text Michael, he eventually responded that it was Pine Sol. I use Pine Sol at my home. This was not Pine Sol. I explained that we had to leave for the safety of our family. We certainly wanted to be fair & offered to pay half. This is where I get disappointed. Michael seemed to have been friendly upon arrival. However, when we reached out to VRBO to explain that we needed to leave, they said that he would need to cancel the reservation on his end for the reimbursement to take place. He refused. VRBO explained that he was still being pd his half, but in order for reimbursement to take place on my end he needed to cancel stay (from host end). He still refused. I reached out to him several times w/o response.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Cute and convenient

Just a quick weekend stay. Perfect. Great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Cute cottage!

We had a lovely time at this place, it was perfect for a weekend getaway and spending time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Crooked Carriage House

It was close to the wedding venue I was attending, the outlet mall and Blue ChipCasino. The home is old and therefore the foundation is noticeably tilted and leaning. It was difficult to get used to and would not be suitable for someone with balance issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Short stay

The property owner was very nice a stayed communicating. When I’m renting a place I would rather not be bothered and contact owner as needed. It was clean except tub with a patch hair on drain. 2nd bathroom was small but doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Whitney F.

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

Cute Space

We enjoyed our short stay! The host was very kind, helpful and attentive. This old cottage has a lot of charm! It's definitely old though, so there are some understandable characteristics that go along with it. It's in a good location. The neighborhood seems to be in a transitional stage. Love the art district. Close to the beach. Close to the outlet mall. Good restaurants, bars, coffee shops nearby~ within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brenda S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Uninhabitable.

We were only in the house for about 25 minutes and decided it was uninhabitable and could not stay. Property description was not at all accurate. It does not meet minimum rental/hotel standards. It is not a vintage charmer. Would recommended against staying at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Adequate for the weekend

Overall, the property was as described online. It is historic and charming, however, I didn't realize my mother would be uncomfortable with the slightly sloping floors, so that was unfortunate. The house was tidy, but I don't think it had been used in a bit because there were spiders and webs in the corners. The property was fenced in and felt safe, but some of the surrounding buildings were in disrepair and made the neighborhood feel a little bit sketchy. Again, probably ok for me, but Mom felt uneasy. Host was very attentive! He met us at the property and showed us everything. He texted once to check on us and I thought that was very kind. Overall, it met our needs for the weekend, but I won't try to bring my mom back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Close to the Beach

This property was very close to the beach. It had the basic’s available. Not so kid friendly but we made it doable. Owner was very pleasant and communicated throughout the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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

A perfect weekend getaway

Everything was perfect. The house was awesome. The owner was kind amd even brought us some fresh tomatoes. Could not recommend a better place for a weekend at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Peaceful stay

We have a great time. The owner was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M.

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

Conveniently Located Property

Convenient place to stay. Close to beach and down town district. Property comforablely housed our party of 4 adults with room for one more adult.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ron S., Madison, Wi

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Leaves much to be desired

Understanding that we made this reservation just 9 days in advance, by that point there was little to choose from, and that this is an historic house, it left much to be desired in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. We've had over 30 home rental experiences and this is among very few that we would not return to again. The owner was very communicative and pleasant to deal with, and had our stay been longer or one in which we were spending more time in the house, we would have pursued more with him in terms of correcting areas needing attention. While the price was very competitive in terms of other properties in the area, we4 felt it still was overpriced in terms of what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023