Minutes from Chicago and South Bend, this charming beachfront home in Lake Michigan offers a serene getaway. With 7 bedrooms, an open living area with sweeping views of the waterfront dune, over 800 square feet of deck space and a large fire pit for cozy nights.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access
This sunny, charming beachfront home is just steps from the sand, containing 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and features all the comforts of home. Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only a private sand dune separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches, so you can enjoy the privacy of your own yard while celebrating the tranquility of beach front living.
The recently refreshed home features a large open living, dining, and (fully stocked) kitchen area offering sunny, sweeping views of the waterfront dune. Over 800 square feet of deck and 450 square feet of patio space with a large fire pit and plenty of seating offer tons of space for dining and enjoying the beach. The house also has an outdoor shower, an extra den with a flat screen TV, a large private back (sand) yard, and an indoor/outdoor speaker system.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Step to reach entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
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
Water sports equipment
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. May be subject to cancellation if unresponsive.
Rental agreement must be signed. If checkout procedures are not followed, homeowner will deduct additional cleaning fees from the damage deposit.
Property Cancellation policy- 60 days or more prior- payment refunded at 90% only if dates can be re-booked in full. Otherwise see rental agreement.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Michigan City travel guide
Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access 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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.
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Lake Michigan Beachfront Home for Large Groups, Private Beach Access Reviews
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We enjoyed everything about this house. It was well stocked with the essentials and was very clean. Easily fit grandparents and two families of 4. Loved the location on the dune and the incredible short walk to the beach access. Would definitely stay here again.
The real charm of this house is the feeling of seclusion, although it is in a pretty densely populated area, and the direct access to the beach. The back deck area is perfect!
The kitchen is very accommodating and stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and cooking ware. Plenty of beach towels are provided too. A great place!
Enjoyed the family time. Very quiet area. Missed not having the foosball table as shown in pictures. Greatly appreciated the beach chairs, beach toys & beach towels being included.
House was great! Clean and well stocked with everything you’d need. Close walk over the dune to a wonderful beach. Our family with 10 adults and 5 kids 5 and under had a great week. Thanks for hosting your home
This was the perfect property for our large group of extended family. We cooked in every night with all the kitchen supplies we needed. Enjoyed eating out on the patio or around the fire pit. Plenty of seating and plenty of beds - mattresses were very comfortable. Enjoyed the easy access to the beach and we had some beautiful beach days. We brought our own beach chairs and beach towels but didn’t use them as there were plenty provided. The only minor issue we encountered was the refrigerator/freezer not staying cold but the host was very responsive in advising us on what to do and offered to send a repair person out if the issue wasn’t resolved. We loved this property and are already talking about booking again for next summer!
We were here for a funeral and this home was a wonderful place to gather with family as the deck and family room are perfect. With 7 bedrooms, although smallish, everyone had their own space to which to retreat. It is a very well stocked hpuse and Brittany was soo sweet and communication was excellent. She even left us flowers and a condolence card.
We hope to return to this beach house again and spend more time on the great beach that's such an easy walk from the house. Thank you for sharing !
This was a perfect spot for our friends and family. The access to the beach was wonderful; it felt private and quiet. The hosts were kind and responsive, the house well stocked with everything we needed, and the location great for trying breweries, wineries, great restaurants, and shopping. I definitely would book it again!
Wonderful stay, incredible location! You can't get better than your backyard being the beach! We love the decor & set up of this home. We've come here for many years & it's always a highlight of our summer.
House was in a great location and plenty of space. Our group of twelve, 5 adults and 7 teens did not ever feel crowded. Plenty of supplies for our two night stay and kitchen supplies.
We stayed here with cousins, aunts/uncles and grandparents (12 people total), and it suited us all. The owners were absolutely gracious and kind to work with. We'd stay there again! Oh and the beach was gorgeous!
The house had plenty of space, was in a prime location to the beach and had a great outdoor space. Loved the views, especially at sunset. House has everything we needed for a long weekend stay and the owners very responsive to questions. Would stay again.
Jen was great- very helpful, kind, and went out of her way to make sure we had a great time! The house was amazing- checked every box, AWESOME location, great space and very clean and modern. Would love to stay again!
My family and I travel a lot and this was a family reunion that left everyone very satisfied. This home is very comfortable and filled with everything you need to make this house a home from towels to kitchen ware.
We had an incredible stay with two other young families at this home. We were nervous about how well everything would go with six adults and five young kids aged 0-4, but there was more than enough space to accommodate everybody. The hosts were kind enough to leave sound machines in every room and there were tons of baby and kid-friendly supplies. The location is hard to beat and we enjoyed being just steps from the beach. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a large gathering on the lake!
Property was great and accommodated our large group, we'd definitely come back. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was with cooking supplies and plenty of plates/dishes/bowls/cups for kids and adults. The kids loved the toy shelf and the sunroom with a TV was perfect for a movie night. The house had two large coolers available for the beach and enough beach towels for our group which was super helpful.
Katie D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
16 Aug 2018
A wonderful place to host a family vacation.
Plenty of sleeping space. Plenty of bathrooms. Nice layout for group eating and socializing. Great fire pit. Beautiful dune landscaping. Moderately easy access to the beach.
How you Dune was a great place right on the lake. We made many memories with friends and would highly recommend this place for a friend or family vacation.