Peaceful Cottage/Private Parking & Backyard/Strong WiFi/Walk to Sheridan Beach!

Michigan City, Indiana
$489 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Lots of love and history has been put into this charming rental cottage named Serendipity, as it is one of the original Sheridan Beach homes built back in 1942, that has been renovated and upgraded with top notch materials and an upstairs loft added on to create more space and a slight view of Lake Michigan!! All the thoughtful touches inside and out, plus the warmth and the cleanliness are what make for a comfortable place for all guests to relax and de-stress!
Start out the day soaking in the morning sun's energy in the front porch chairs with a cup of coffee, made fresh from the house coffee bar, or retreat to the back porch (off the master bedroom), to take in some calming meditation or yoga while listening to the distant sounds of the waves from Lake Michigan nearby. Lots of quiet places to get lost in your favorite book or find one from the vast collection that fills the shelves in the living room and 2 bedrooms. Curl up on the couch, in the master bedroom or upstairs in the cozy loft to enjoy movies or streaming from your Netflix or Amazon accounts on the 3 mounted TVs! Need to catch up on a little work while the kids watch a movie There's a dedicated work space/desk up in the loft for your use. Okay, now that you've caught up on work and relaxing, it's time to venture out! Ready for a scenic bike ride around the cute neighborhood (beach cruiser bikes provided!)-OR a peaceful, nature walk down to the serene lakefront to collect pretty beach stones, and lots of cool driftwood- OR if weather is warm, pack a picnic lunch, cooler on wheels (1 provided!),grab the house beach wagon, fill it with beach towels, chairs and sand toys-(all provided!), to take a short stroll down to spend a lazy day at the best beach stops in Michigan City! Come back just in time (but not too soon!) to wash off the sand and prepare your evening meal in the fully- stocked kitchen,- OR if short on time from your lazy day at the beach, throw some hot dogs or burgers on the convenient gas grill, while the kids play games in the fully-fenced in backyard. Top off the day relaxing again, with your favorite beverages, maybe singing and laughing around the backyard fire pit, while the kids make smores for dessert!

Very friendly neighborhood with a mix of long term resident locals and short term visitors. Super-convenient, central location with 5-10 minute walk or drive to most everything MC is well known for ...Mt. Baldy, the Washington Park Zoo, Historic (1858) Michigan City Lighthouse and Pier, and of course, the beautiful Sheridan Beach along the shores of Lake Michigan! Lots to do in a short drive by car, whether in the mood for indoor or outdoor adventures! Lovers of shopping will go crazy at the Michigan City Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall with 100 stores-OR for more unique finds, check out the different shops down in the Uptown Arts District of Franklin St! Lovers of outdoor adventures can check out Friendship Botanical Gardens, kayaking on Trail Creek, guided boat tours for fishing, sailing and sunset cruising, -OR head to the Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana Dunes State Park or Warren Dunes State Parks for hiking, swimming and climbing some of the natural sand dunes that are protected in our area.
Hungry yet Plenty of beach casual, more upscale or in- between dining options in the local restaurant/cafe/ bar scene of the area- depending if you're in the mood for Italian, Mexican, American, seafood and steaks or simply Delicious Pizza, hot dogs or sandwiches. You can find it all, and try something different every night! Dune Billie's Breakfast & Lunch Cafe and Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant are both within walking distance from the house with Shoreline Brewery and Restaurant, Bridges Waterside Grille, Fiddle Heads, Leed's Public House, Galveston's Steak House, Bartlett's Fish Camp, Swingbelly's, Zorn Brew Works Co., Burn ‘Em Brewery, Matey's, Scartozzi's Trattoria, Miller's Pizza AND MORE all within a short drive! You will never run out of options!! Shady Creek Winery Tour during the day, Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, or Four Winds Casino Resort by night--any would make a spectacular girls or guys trip, AND don't forget that the windy city of Chicago is also only an hour drive by car or a hour and a half relaxing South Shore train ride away! The surrounding fun and adventures may never end, but this home will always welcome you back to relax your mind and rest your tired feet!

To sum it Up:
Serendipity cottage is perfect for a fun girl's trip, long-awaited reunion w/ friends, an extended family group get together, small group business trip or simply a get away from the busy city !
Everything you need & more! Cozy, gas fireplace,fully-stocked kitchen,privacy- fenced backyard w/awesome fire pit, comfy beds/bedding, front and back porch/deck and patio with gas grill, 2 car private parking, strong WIFI, dedicated work space, smart/streaming TVs in 3 rooms, games, bikes, lots of beach gear & wagon to pull it all!
**Long term, discounted rentals (28 days +) from mid- September to Memorial Day Weekend, too-just ask!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Cabinet Locks Changing Table Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Stroller Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Next To A Golf Course On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • dottie h.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Great house and great hosts.

  • Doug V.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Nice property: good location (close to the beach), clean, good amenities; host communicated well, was prompt and easy to work with :)

  • Justin S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Great property, includes so many little things needed for the beach that most people don’t even think of!

  • Shantel A.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    This lovely cottage was perfect for our family of four for our annual trip to Lake Michigan. The two queen beds were super comfortable and the beach is a short walk. There was an issue with the A/C and Angie let us know before we even arrived that she would take care of it ASAP. She was always readily available for any questions and recommendations. The backyard games, bikes and boogie boards were huge hits for our kids. We now have to have boogie boards anytime we go to the water :) We come up to Lake Michigan every summer and plan to return to this home next year. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  • Terra B.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We absolutely LOVED this place! Our host was amazing, the house was so adorably decorated in a beach theme, and fit our group comfortably. We loved the house had a fully stocked Smores kit that we enjoyed at the outside fire pit, as well as a fully stocked coffee bar. A variety of games and puzzles were also available which we took advantage of one rainy day. The location is perfect! The beach is a short distance away, and Dunes State and National Parks are not too far away as well. We will definitely stay here when we return. I cannot say enough about how great the host was in ensuring we had a pleasant stay. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. We loved it and highly recommend it!!

  • Kristen S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    What a perfect slice of heaven close to all that Michigan City Indiana has to offer. The house is thoughtfully designed to accommodate all types of travelers from the very young to the not as young. There was not a single item that we needed that the house did not have available. There were bikes, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, backyard games, indoor games, puzzles, books, movies, a gaming system and the list goes on! The kitchen was stocked and even included a little Keurig coffee bar with coffee/hot chocolate and all the fixings. If you are considering a trip to Michigan City Indiana, do not think twice. Book this little treasure. You will not be disappointed.

  • Johanna G.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    This adorable cottage was everything it claims to be and more. They truly have everything for for fun in the sun to rainy weather/staying in activities. There is a book with all the rules, places to go, restaurants (and menus), grocery stores. We ordered pizza one night, another night we hung out at the firepit, making hot dogs and smores. The beach was a bit chilly but we anticipated that with the time of year. Even though it was chilly it was beautiful and peaceful. The cottage is charming and it feels like home. We could tell how much love has been poured into making this a fabulous getaway! So many thoughtful details. One of my favorites was the labeling of things like light switches. My girls loved it and even my teenage son enjoyed the house - and you know sometimes not much impresses them at that age. Lol. Serendipity—they picked the best and most fitting name for this slice of heaven. Thank you for sharing this special place with us. I sincerely hope we followed all the rules and didn't miss anything at checkout. I would love to return for a longer stay. I highly recommend. The owners are attentive and just a text away if you have a question.You can't go wrong with this one!!!!

  • Alise G.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Great stay in Michigan city property was very clean and had everything we needed with close walk to the beach. Also equipped with everything we needed for our baby including baby monitor and high chair. Loved the back yard for fires every night.

  • Erica J.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    We had a great time with our two small families. The house was perfect for us and the trundle bed came in handy. The house and garage were stocked with anything and everything. We loved the location, the back yard and fire pit.

  • Maggie L.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We were so impressed with this place! The minute we walked in the door we knew we would love it. The finiahes are gorgeous and the whole place is full of lots of unexpected amenities. We are very picky with lodgings but all our expectations were met and then some. Such a comfy cozy retreat for our family of 5. We already can’t wait to book it again next year!

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