Title: View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/871aa371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/ce8f5d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/d7453038.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/0f71f5e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34331200/34331150/c53a4e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a sand dune directly across from Lake Michigan, this 6-bedroom beach home offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the lake views from the rooftop deck or unwind by the fire pit in the rear yard. With ample parking, central A/C, and WiFi throughout, this home provides comfort and convenience. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152960 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach This vacation home is on a sand dune directly on Lake Shore Dr, across the street from the beach access path to Lake Michigan. Wake up to views of Lake Michigan. Step out onto the 2nd floor deck off the master bedroom and have a cup of coffee as you gear up for a great day at the beach! There is plenty of parking available in front of the house on Lake Shore Dr. From the parking area, you will climb the stairs to this 6 bedroom beach home with excellent views! The house is decorated and furnished to give you a great home away from home! The living room, directly across from the open kitchen, invites you to gather and be amongst the ones you love to be with. There is 1 bedroom and 1 full bath on the main level, and 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath upstairs. The basement is newly finished. There is a large bedroom, family room living area with a large screen Roku TV, a full bathroom, a desk/workspace, and a washer/dryer in the newly finished basement. Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 king bed ROKU TV Bedroom 3: 1 King bed 1 crib Roku TV Bedroom 4: 1 twin over full bunk bed 1 twin bed Roku TV Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed Bedroom 6: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed (in the finished basement) There is a deck off the family room at the front of the house and a 2nd floor rooftop deck, both overlooking Lake Michigan. There is a fire pit with a gravel surrounding in the rear of the home. The home is equipped with Wifi, Roku TVs, and cable TV in the living room (4 TOTAL TVS) so you can stay connected as much or as little as you want. The home has central A/C and a Furnace. There is a keurig coffee maker in addition to a regular pot coffee maker. Perfect for Triathletes, Cyclists and Marathoners - The Lake offers un-rivaled facilities for swimming, great beaches. Hundreds of miles of cycling, bike friendly roads and running by the Beach... nothing better in the Midwest.. And some excellent dining and shopping nearby! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Casino nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,960 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39993600/39993569/90225afb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Bedroom Lake Shore Dr. Beach Home - NEWLY BUILT HOME! 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Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 251 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=22720937&PinnedHotelID=22720937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $150 pet fee ### 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.73440%2C-86.87952&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jphpQqJ04IbbGtAy0ayJD8gBqJQ=) Michigan City, IN #### What's nearby - Sheridan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Washington Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Washington Park Beach - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Michigan City Station - 5 min drive - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 10 min drive - South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Options Buffet - ‬5 min drive - ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive - ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sheridan Beach and Lake Michigan. Stop 7 Beach and Waterfall Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## View of the lake from 2 decks in this 6BR Lake Shore Dr home, steps to the beach Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration Great house, beautiful view, very clean ##### Natalie D. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa F. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and beautiful Beautiful view and nice accommodations. Are planning on possibly staying again. ##### Lisa F. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### david s. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### MI City Beach Nice location overall, but a few outdoor maintenance issues were a distraction. Top level deck looked like a family of raccoons had been living on it that left many piles of “debris” in multiple location. That combined with an unsecured hand railing left the deck unusable. Trash cans were completely full when we arrived. Base ment entry was full of leaves and sand that tracked into the house. It took several calls to finally get a few of the issues addressed before we left. Also, no working smoke alarms that we could find, although there were several disconnected ones sitting on a closet… ##### david s. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebekah J. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Group gathering Spacious, good view of lake Michigan, basic comforts. ##### Rebekah J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tara M. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Decent property We greatly enjoyed our time on this property. It’s steps away from beach access. There is plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our family. Great views of the Lake. Could use some updating and trimming of some trees for better views but over all decent for the price. ##### Tara M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Darcy F. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Not as expected The d ##### Darcy F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chris B. 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, location #### Ok for a day or two The AC upstairs was non existent. The cleaning service could do a better job of cleaning by moving furniture and lifting the cushions on the couches. Half of the window coverings were minimal or non existent. Don't plan on sleeping beyond sunrise. The drain in the basement shower backed up. The railing on the upstairs balcony was not attached to the house. Very dangerous. The smoke detector on the main floor was missing. Closet doors were broke. The view from the front deck was obscured by overgrowth. You could see the lake from one small spot. Had to buy batteries for one of the remotes as they were missing. Online listing and photos need to be updated. I will give the kitchen a good review. Plenty of dishes and cookware. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cf7d1be0-56d2-48da-b43e-b5cd6fd0c217-1750516784273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8bdd5834-ea52-46c6-83bb-2229444a673f-1750516783083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d73403dd-736d-40b5-b311-cecbb6b50028-1750516782401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sislye C. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location! Being able to walk to the beach was wonderful. We had ample space for our large family. Loved having the fire pit in back. Would book again. ##### Sislye C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob C. 13 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family rental Needed a big house for our family coming in town for a family gathering. Perfect house for us and great communication with the owners. Want to come back in the summer! ##### Bob C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly C. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house in Michigan City The check in process was very easy the host sent me the info I needed a couple of days ahead of the trip so that I knew what to expect. The property does have several steps to go up from the parking area to the home, Keep this in mind when you are packing. The house was beautiful and very clean. We enjoyed are stay and we were happy to find a property that allowed dogs. If you are planning a stay in Michigan City I recommend checking it out as long as the steps don't bother you. ##### Kimberly C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin F. 13 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great rental for big groups great house for a big group, not the best when temperatures are below freezing though, some rooms get cold inspite of the heating system ##### Martin F. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Molly C. 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family The property has plenty of room for a big group. The host was very accessible and helpful. There are ALOT of steps to get to the front door ..35 to be exact, only negative! ##### Molly C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard G. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### The House, 1705 The house was clean and quite adequate for our 3 day stay. We met Mr. Marshall when we arrived (he was there with a crew working on furniture and some repairs). He was very pleasant, as was the crew. We like to cook for ourselves. The stove was not completely functional -- shelves do not fit, and the interior needs a good cleaning. The towel rack above the second floor bathroom toilet is pulling of the wall and could use some attention. Rick Ginther (for the Ginther Siblings) ##### Richard G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kristin C. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering We loved the access to the lake and there was enough bedroom access to sleep 15. The kitchen was stocked for us as well. The mattresses were dated and don’t plan on using the crib there. It’s broken. Otherwise it had all the bedrooms you need and the air conditioning worked great when it got hot! ##### Kristin C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. 16 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and comfortable! The house was clean and as described upon our arrival. The check in process was seamless. The deck was perfect for our group to hang out and the short walk to the beach was really nice even though it was early November. We stayed as a convenient location between Chicago and Notre Dame and it worked perfectly for our group. Fluid Coffee Roasters is a great coffee shop in town be sure to check them out. Thanks Colin! ##### Tim W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lois W. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### 1930's house The house is 1930,s. Plenty of room for a large family. Six bedrooms were adequate! Negative- 30 steps to climb to access the house. Some repair and updating is needed. ##### Lois W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kit L., Detroit 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and beautifully situated big lake getaway The only thing wrong with this vacation was that it was not long enough. The house is lovely and spacious, The views of the lake are great, coffee on the deck was sublime, sunset on the beach was even better. Just be advised that there is a significant climb up concrete steps so people with mobility issues need to look elsewhere. The house sleeps something like 14 or 16, and even if you had that many people, the house and decks (yes, deckS) give more than enough space that you wouldn’t feel crowded. Can’t say enough, great vacation spot. ##### Kit L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don W. 30 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Plenty of sleeping space for our group of 10, and plenty of outdoor deck space for eating and viewing. We cook our own meals, and found the kitchen lacking in equipment, etc for this purpose: for example, the only measuring cup was a single half-cup. Nine forks only, though it sleeps 15. ##### Don W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rick and Susan C. 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Nice place to stay. The house was clean and nice for the age. It was perfect for our family to have a space we could all enjoy together. We had a crawling infant and the floors were swept but not mopped. 2 of the exterior doors to the house are hollow core doors and not secure, a safety issue. The main floor deck railing was falling down, a safety hazard. Also the deck stair was falling apart, another safety hazard. ##### Rick and Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jessica L. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy The house has aged likely close to a decade since the listing photos were taken & doesn’t appear to have been well maintained since those photos either.The wood on the deck & furniture on it is all worn, splintered, and rotted out in some places. The grassy hill in front is overgrown with weeds and shrubs that haven’t been properly cut back which partially obstructs the view toward the lake. The upper deck is also worn with rusty rails. There were several piles of animal poop on the deck as well. The racks in the oven weren’t the right size, and immediately came crashing down when a baking sheet was placed on them. There weren’t any curtains/blinds on the main level bedroom or upstairs bathroom windows. No towel racks or hooks in the basement bathroom. We made due with a broken drying rack we found that was only operational after we stabilized it within the walls of a closet. There were only 3 washcloths in the entire house and no kitchen towels. Lots of cobwebs. Thick dust on several air vents. The exterior door in the bedroom upstairs that leads to the upper deck had wood rot all over and wouldn’t open, and there was a gap between the door and the frame so it didn’t entirely close/seal either. There was a leaky pipe in the basement. And the home overall smelled musty.We were certainly disappointed, especially with no response from host after a few of these issues were reported. Would not return. ![Front of property](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eb6c7470-6342-4a8b-aaea-0077914519bb-1749520538792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Main deck](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ffccdb1-3be7-40e5-b477-1c6c68f541cd-1749520539138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bedroom door that leads to upper deck; The towel in front of the door is full of animal poop.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/87afb487-c329-457a-80ac-f27355e24852-1749520539069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Gap between door & frame in bedroom’s exterior door that leads to upper deck](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/04628a82-9a34-4af9-85db-c16b718b0319-1749520539070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jessica L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan D. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great with a few comments 1- told to use outside basement door to access basement HOWEVER the entrance was full of old leaves, stuff, & active spiders. Banister on inside is needed 2- 2 showers in basement are advertised but there is only 1. 3- shower door in bathroom behind kitchen would not secure. Catching a washcloth in door helped 4- toaster would not work when plugged into receptacle next to refrigerator. When moved to a different socket the toaster worked. ##### Joan D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Melinda N. 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### This cottage is not what is advertised We were so excited to stay in Michigan City and even possibly rebooked for next year. The pictures advertised are old. The house was run down and not clean at all. The router was broken, so no TV, or internet for our extended weekend. We did not feel comfortable replacing the equipment and asked for a repair to happen. It did not. Even worse, a toilet ran and ran and did not flush, the beach equipment promised was dirty and broken, the outside of the kitchen cabinets were sticky with dirt. We were given only one key. I took pictures of all of this stuff. As a long time Vrbo renter, I was very disappointed and expect the host to reimburse me for some of my money. This has never happened before and I’ve rented in multiple states. ##### Melinda N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa C. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, plenty of room, a few quirks We had two families staying here together and had plenty of room for all 11 of us. The basement has been finished and the bedroom and sitting area down there is nice. There was room to spread out. It is a short walk to the beach across the street and we could watch the sun set over the water from the deck. There were some sand toys, beach chairs, and other items already at the house. We enjoyed the fire pit in the back. One issue we had was getting the temperature comfortable. When we arrived it was so hot upstairs it was almost too hot to sleep up there. It was a little cooler upstairs the next day, but it was still warm upstairs while freezing in the basement. This is an older house with it's quirks, ie. doors can be hard to open, stairs are narrow and steep. There is a steep flight of stairs from from the street parking up to the house, so be prepared to carry your things up/down the stairs. There was only enough dishwasher or laundry detergent for 2 loads, so make sure you bring more if you're going to run the dishwasher/ washer more than 2x. Overall, we had a good time. We would recommend bringing fans for the upstairs. ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Madelyn G. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location ##### Madelyn G. 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