1 block to beach with Lake Views, Fire Pit & Room for 21. Spacious and Private

Michigan City, Indiana
$1040 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 21

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Your Perfect Beach Retreat!
Discover the ultimate getaway in this beautiful three-level home, ideally located just one block from the beach. Perfect for large families, friend groups, or multi-generational gatherings, this spacious retreat offers the ideal combination of comfort, privacy, and proximity to everything you love about lakeside living. Situated atop a serene dune, this home offers stunning glimpses of the lake from nearly every room, all while maintaining a tranquiland private atmosphere.

Beachside Convenience
One of the main highlights of this home is its unbeatable location. Just a short walk from the beach, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy the sand and water whenever you desire. We’ve thought of everything to make your beach experience as easy and enjoyable as possible — beach towels, chairs, and toys are all provided, so you can pack light and enjoy your time by the water.

Generous Space for Your Group
With room for up to 21 guests, there’s no shortage of space for everyone to spread out, relax, and make memories. This home boasts three levels of living space, each thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and convenience. Whether you’re enjoying a meal together, having fun in the living areas, or unwinding after a long day, you'll have plenty of room to enjoy each other’s company or find a quiet corner to relax on your own.

Top Floor:
The top floor features three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom for ultimate privacy and convenience. The master suite offers a serene retreat, with large windows providing partial views of the lake. The other two bedrooms offer comfortable spaces for guests to enjoy, making this level perfect for families or adults who need a little extra space and privacy.

Main Level:
On the main level, you’ll find another spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, perfect for those who prefer easy access without going up or down stairs within the home. The fully equipped kitchen is a chef’s dream, with high-end appliances, ample cooking space, and an island seating for 6 — making it a great spot for meal prep, casual conversation, or a quick snack. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining room that comfortably seats 12, ideal for family dinners or celebrating special occasions.

Just off the kitchen, you'll find a half bath for added convenience, ensuring that there’s always easy access to facilities. The wrap-around porch offers an expansive outdoor living space, perfect for enjoying the fresh air. It includes comfortable seating, a firepit, and ample space for dining, making it the perfect spot for meals or relaxing with a drink after a day at the beach.

Lower Level:
The lower level of the home has two bedrooms: a bunk room perfect for kids or additional guests, and a King suite for those seeking a little extra luxury. The lower level also features a large bathroom with two showers and two sinks, easily accessible to both bedrooms, ensuring everyone has enough space and privacy.

In addition, the basement boasts a kitchenette for snacks or preparing light meals, and a living room offering more space for relaxation, ideal for watching movies or enjoying quiet time. This level is perfect for guests who want a little more privacy or a place to gather separate from the main living areas.

Exceptional Amenities
Private Parking: One of the rare gems of this property is its ample parking. The home offers private parking in the back, suitable for 2-3 cars, and additional space at the front for 4-5 cars, depending on size. This is a huge bonus, especially for those who know how difficult it can be to find parking near the beach!

Laundry Rooms: For your convenience, this home has two laundry rooms—one on the main level and another in the basement—making it easy to keep up with laundry during your stay.

Game Closet: While there is no dedicated game room, we’ve made sure there’s plenty of entertainment with a game closet stocked with board games and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Outdoor Living
Whether you're soaking up the sun, watching the sunset, or enjoying the evening by the fire, the outdoor spaces at this home are just as inviting as the indoors. The wrap-around porch offers expansive seating and a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail while taking in the lake breezes. The fire pit is ideal for those cooler evenings when you want to gather around and share stories or roast marshmallows under the stars.

The Privacy You Desire
While the home offers an abundance of space and amazing features, it’s the location atop a dune that gives this property its unique charm. Enjoy the privacy and serenity of being slightly elevated, surrounded by lush greenery, yet still only a short stroll away from the beach and all the activities you love. It’s the perfect place to retreat with loved ones and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Additional Features:
Proximity to Beach: Just a short walk away — enjoy the beach without the hassle of driving or parking!

Perfect for Large Groups: This home comfortably accommodates up to 19 guests, making it ideal for family reunions, milestone celebrations, or a getaway with friends.

Private and Quiet: While spacious, this property offers plenty of privacy, with its location on a quiet dune and far from busy streets.

Convenient Layout: With three levels, the home offers generous space for your group, with bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas spread across the main floor, upper level, and lower level. This ensures that guests have ample room to socialize and unwind.

Walkability: Ditch the car during your stay. This prime location offers dining options and attractions such as Washington Park, Washington Park Zoo, and an outdoor concert venue all within walking distance from the home. For those not driving, there is a train station from Chicago to MC just a 5 min uber ride from the station to the house.

Stairs: The home features stairs at both the front and rear entrances. While this adds to the charm and privacy of the property, please note that guests should be comfortable with stairs to fully enjoy all levels of the home. Trust me they are worth it for the privacy and views.

Perfect for Multi-Generational Gatherings
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying some time away from the everyday, this home is ideal for large family gatherings, reunions, or a fun group of friends. With plenty of indoor and outdoor space, each guest will have their own corner to relax while still having lots of common areas to gather together.

Book Your Stay
We offer Friday-to-Friday rentals from Memorial Day to Labor Day, giving you the full week to enjoy everything this incredible area has to offer. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay in this amazing home – it’s the perfect spot for making lifelong memories with those you love.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near 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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 4700 Sq Ft (437 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Pickleball Court Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Handrails In Stairways 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

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 21

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Review Review

  • Jean K.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    3 families stayed here with plenty of space. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Location to beach was fabulous. Lots of stairs but we didn’t mind. WiFi was spotty but there were storms that may have affected this. Overall fabulous home and we hope to stay again.

  • Lillie W.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    A group of about 10 of us stayed for girls weekend. We had an excellent time. The beach is maybe a 5-minute walk, the house is well stocked with everything you could need (especially in terms of each supplies, beach chairs, and towels), and the house is exceptionally clean! If more than two people take a shower at once, the water pressure does get a little low. There are quite a few steps to get to the parking below the house, and not quite as many to get to the parking above the house. But there are a lot of steps for those who need to be aware of that. One of the railings on the stairs coming up is getting a little bit loose, and some of the solar lights along the path don't work very well. We had a fabulous time overall and the host had excellent communication. Would definitely stay again.

  • Steve G.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2022

    Stayed Nov 9, 2022

    My buddies and I booked this house for our annual get-away and were very happy with the property. Erin was a great host and made sure we had timely information so getting in and departing was easy. The place is huge with a lot of windows and a ton of light - even on cloudy days. You can walk to the beach within minutes. The wide-open kitchen made it so that all of us could get in there without it feeling crowded. There are a surprising number of bathrooms so most of us had our own private bathroom.

  • Robyn G.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2022

    Stayed Sep 21, 2022

    We arranged our stay from Australia to stay in this great house at end of Sept 2022. Wee are 10 Australians and two English. The house description was all that was it said it was and fitted our 4 separatefamilies in very well.. Communicationg with Erin was so easy and Erin was very helpful in all our questions. Thank Erin and Michigan City.

  • Mary O.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2022

    Stayed Jul 22, 2022

    Wonderful experience! Erin was extremely quick to reply with my questions! The house has everything…parking , large table for dining, fully stocked kitchen, wrap around deck, and of course a beautiful beach!!

  • Peter D.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2022

    Stayed Jul 8, 2022

    The Hilltop Hideaway is a large, well-appointed house just a couple of blocks from the beach. We had 13 family members staying and there was plenty of room for all of us. Because the house is on a hill, there are very good lake views (and you can hear the surf). The light in the first-floor common spaces is even better than the photos suggest. The kitchen is large and has any pot, pan, dish, glass, or utensil you'd need. We used the fire pit to make s'mores. Some reviews mention that the internet speed is slow -- that's true but we thought it was a good thing. This is a great place to enjoy each other's company and relax. It made for a wonderful family vacation!

  • Ali G.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2022

    Stayed Dec 30, 2021

    Better suited for warm weather. Main living area was too cold to be enjoyed. Internet is limited for a large crowd. Otherwise everything was great!

  • Stephanie O.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2021

    Stayed Nov 12, 2021

    Unlike other rentals I’ve stayed at the kitchen and dining room are large enough for big group meals. We sat 14 adults at the dining room table. The house is up a large flight of stairs which was kind of a pain when brining in all our stuff and would be a concern for older people. Overall the house was perfect for our Friendsgiving and we really enjoyed the weekend.

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2021

    Stayed Aug 9, 2021

    Erin was fantastic to work with and the house was perfect. The beach is gorgeous. We’ll be back!

  • Sara B.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2021

    Stayed Jul 16, 2021

    We had a wonderful stay at Erin's home. The house was big and roomy with plenty of beds, bathrooms and a well stocked kitchen for large groups with enough seating for both indoors and outdoor meals. We were at the maximum number at times but felt that everyone still had their space as we had a number WFH guests. The proximity to the beach was great, no more than a 5-minute walk. It is also part of the Indiana Dunes National Park so plenty of beaches to visit. The house is up on a hill so if you have guests who cannot do steps, this home might be more of a challenge as one must either navigate going up steps or down steps to access the house. Homes are more closely situated in this neighborhood but there was plenty of green space separating the property from others, particularly on the side of the deck. It was the perfect house for a post-lockdown first-in-18-months family reunion. Erin was also extremely accessible and answered many questions pre-stay and was available while we were in the house so an overall really positive experience.

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