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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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 10 with 3 bedrooms - two with queen beds and one with twin bunk over double bed with a trundle. There is a twin size foldout couch in the living room. 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. There is an outdoor patio with gas grill (propane provided) and charcoal grill for grilling and hanging out. Side yard has ample space for games and relaxing after a day at the beach. 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!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stop 2 Beach. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Blue Chip Casino
Steps from the beach! Pet friendly. Awesome amenities and great location. offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Family Memories Steps to the Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys
Family Memories Steps Beach Newly Remodeled Fully Equipped House
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
Familieminner Trinn til Stranden Nyoppusset Fullt Utstyrt
Family Memories Steps To The Beach Pet Friendly Fully equipped
Family Memories Steps to the Beach Dogs Allowed Bikes Beach Toys

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Close to the beach, well provisioned. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house very close to the beach. Perfect for a getaway. The house was very clean, and accommodations were perfect (3 adults, no children for us though the two sets of bunk beds would nicely accommodate families). I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very close to the beach, and lots of amenities that are perfect for families. We particularly enjoyed the pool table and sitting in the sunroom with views of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

On the beach

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ P.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Great beach location

You can not beat how close it is to the beach, bike/walk into town, and the entire downstairs was kid central.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

The Perfect Beach Retreat!

What a perfect place to stay! The home was clean, well-stocked for any occasion and is definitely in consideration for future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaell J.

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

Beach getaway

Geat vacation our dogs loved all the outdoor activities. Beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Great Girls Trip

Very well equipped property; clean, everything you need for the beach and fire. Amazing stay!!!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023