Cozy cute home recently rehabbed with 5 min to outlet mall, casino

Michigan City, Indiana
$154 avg/night
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Cute house that’s been recently been rehabbed is a 1 Bedroom /1 bathroom. Ok located in historic area of michigan city, this was a historical former barber shop that just got rehabbed /modernized . New fenced back yard and converted into a residential short term rental stay
We offer our cozy home to all guest and hope you all enjoy the stay and see what MC has to offer . Here a Top 15 things to do in Michigan city :
1. Washington Park : This beautiful park has a marina, beach,zoo, and a Civil War memorial. I have included pictures of the beach, which is one of the best remaining in this area (along with that at Indiana Dunes State Park). There is a daily fee for entering Washington Park and a fee for parking.
2. Lighthouse and pier: The lighthouse at the end of the pier is called: the Michigan City East Light.
Lantern, lens and light was moved here from the previous location (the Old Michigan City Light - today called The Old Lighthouse Museum)

Best place in Michigan City, IN. Very romantic and peaceful (especially during off season when parking at the lake is almost empty and free!). I love to watch sunsets here. The beach is also beautiful (which is directly connected with Long Beach).
Built in 1904, the lighthouse is the only public operating lighthouse in Indiana. You can access it by elevated walkway called catwalk (extended pier). It was electrified in 1933. This catwalk was almost demolished but thanks to local citizens saved for the future.
The lighthouse is open as a museum every day except Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m - The pier & lighthouse looks spectacular all year around, although during winter season is covered often with thick ice and large icicles so it can be very slippery and even dangerous.
3. Shady Creek winery: Shady Creek Winery and a vineyard and winery here in Michigan City , IN, since 2009. produce over 28 different wines, including sweet, sparkling, dry white, and dry red wines. Our goal is to combine first-class wine and food in the heart of the Midwest to introduce or further enhance a love of wine to our guests.
4. Friendship botanic Gardens : These historic gardens are inspired by the 1933 Century of Progress Fair in Chicago and cover land traced with trails used for hundreds of years by Native Americans. The grounds include 105 acres of trails through the woods and open spaces with gardens, a meadow, and Lake Lucerne. The Gardens are open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. from May through the last weekend of October, and weekends in April and November from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Thursdays are discount admission days for $5/person. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free. Memberships are available for individuals or families. Friendship Botanic Gardens are accessed by walking earthen trails, sprawling, grassy meadows, and paved paths.
5. Barker mansion: Finally visited this historic building. It's absolutely beautiful and the staff was so friendly and helpful. TJ gave a fact-filled and interesting tour with knowledge and enthusiasm. The mansion also hosts a Halloween Tours by candlelight and events like History on Tap (with beer!). It's also somewhere to have a wedding or shower and the outdoor garden area is serene and very big. Don't miss Barker Mansion if you're in the area.
6. Michigan city beach: beach is not as crowded as Chicago’s beach and you can easily enjoy your time without the major crowds . Time to relax
7. Michigan city zoo: Washington Park Zoo is a small but beautiful zoological park. Much of the property is woodland, with lovely little paths wandering up and down the hillside between exhibits. The animals appeared comfortable and in good condition, the exhibits appropriately sized, and appropriate animal enrichment opportunities (evidence of good care,
8. Mount Baldy: Mount Baldy Parking Lot
101 Rice Street (U.S. Highway 12), Michigan City, IN 46360

Need to Know
* Facilities – Year-round restrooms and potable water.
* Prohibited – Glass and fires on the beach, littering.
* Prohibited – Removing plants, rocks, shells, and fossils.
* Parking lot is paved.
* There is a picnic shelter and two additional picnic tables at the parking lot. First come, first served. No advance reservations.
Safety
* Please stay on the trail and respect closed area signs. Going off trail damages fragile habitat.
* Ticks are present year-round. Take precautionary measures to prevent bites.
* Poison ivy can be present on the edges of the parking lot and on the trails to the beach..
9. Michigan city lighthouse outlet mall Located 60 miles east of Chicago, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets offers a park-like, village setting and is easily accessible as a day trip from downtown Chicago, southwest Michigan and Fort Wayne. South Shore service is available daily via the South Shore Line from Chicago and South Bend. Local Shop & Stay Packages are also available.
10. Old lighthouse museum: Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.
11. Lubeznik center for the arts: We offer a rich array of programming that balances joy with critical thinking in hopes of cultivating a lifelong love of art. Our workshops, classes, camps and art pop-ups guide and shape minds of all ages, while our outreach programs and scholarships help to strengthen our community.
12. Dunes summer theater: The Dunes Arts Foundation, Inc., which operates the Dunes Summer Theatre and Education Programs, was incorporated in the State of Indiana on January 17th, 1952. Located in Michiana Shores, the theatre is nestled on a scenic 19 acre wooded site, about a half mile from the Indiana Dunes and the Lake Michigan shore. The theatre campus hosts 8 cabins for summer actors and interns, and one clay cabin for summer classes. Under new, professional management since the Fall of 2016, the Dunes Summer Theatre has been revitalized with much needed structural and grounds improvements in an effort to bring patrons a quality and comfortable experience. DAF brings professional, highly qualified actors and directors to the stage.
13. Trail creek: Often referred to as Tree Lined Trail Creek, the town covers a wooded area of approximately 1.25 square miles with 900 homes and a population of 2,452. The town lies within portions of Michigan and Coolspring Townships.
14. The dividing line for these two townships is the center line of Coolspring Avenue, with Michigan Township to the North and Coolspring Township to the South. Day to day business is administered by a five person Town Council and a Clerk Treasurer who are all elected for terms of four years. In addition, the Town Council is responsible for appointing qualified residents to positions on auxiliary commissions and boards.
15. Antique mall: This is a list of some of the types of items we offer for your perusal at of Antiques ,Books and Price Guides  – Civil War, World War One  & World War Two items – China – Clocks  –  Lamps – Collectibles – Crystal  – Glassware – Framed Prints  – Mirrors – Furniture – Hunting & Sporting Antiques – Indian Art – Jewelry – Pottery – Prehistoric Artifacts  – Books – Primitives – Quilts  – Linens – Railroad – Silver – play, Many other “unique” antiques, collectibles and curios!
16. Zorns brew house : Welcome to a craft beer experience over 145 years in the making.  Inspired by the historic and iconic Michigan City microbrewery…now reborn with the finest flavors of today.  Come discover the all-new selection of expertly crafted beers.  And savor the smooth, satisfying experience in every glass.
17. Whether you crave a rich, bold dark stout or a mellow, pale amber ale…we have a favorite new brew for you.
18. Blue Chip Casino and spa : Forget every casino you've ever visited. Prepare for something entirely different. And much better. We offer 65,000 square feet of gaming on a single luxurious and spacious level, with a variety of table games and slots. With your favorite games – and the ultimate gaming environment– Blue Chip will put you in the mood to play. Or enjoy a relaxing time at the spa The casino is open 24 hours – 7 days a week Table Games opens at 10:00am Monday - Friday Table Games opens at 8:00am Saturday & Sunday
19. XSCAPE Quest : Xscape Quest is interactive scenario based games, where small groups of players use puzzles and elements of the room to escape within the 60-minute time limit.  Escaping from our themed rooms requires keen problem-solving skills as well as a 2-10 members of your family, friends, teammates or colleagues, depending on the room design.  Players must communicate efficiently while working together to find new clues and solve puzzles.  Uncovering clues moves you one step closer to achieving the ultimate goal of unlocking the door to freedom!
20. Shoreline brewery restaurant : Shoreline Brewery has been serving handcrafted beers at the edge of Lake Michigan since it’s opening in August of 2005.  To this day Shoreline is family-owned and independently run by its original founder and Head Brewer, Sam Strupeck.  With twelve beers always on tap everyone will find a beer to fall in love with, whether it be the award-winning Beltaine Scottish Ale, the fan-favorite Curse the Goat, or the seasonal Stellar Blue blueberry ale.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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

    1 Bedroom Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Leah S.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Location was well stocked with linens and kitchen items. Very clean.

  • Ryan C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Very clean and host was very responsive and was a short drive to the national park!

  • Shainna P.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    The inside of the property was cute, clean, and a pleasure to stay in. The outside of the property was overgrown and unkempt.

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    The property was exactly as listed. We were allowed early access if we had arrived earlier. The host was very responsive. The little extras provided were gery thoughtful and added that personal touch. Checking out was easy. Closiness to activities, dining, and shopping was excellent. We are considering coming back again!

  • Jim G.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Gf and I stayed during the week for a little getaway. Very conveniently located for dining, shopping, beach, and exploration. House was clean and cozy. Hosts were great!

  • Lucinda A.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    The property description of cute and cozy is very accurate. The place was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It was hot during our stay and the AC worked perfectly. The owner was highly responsive to any questions I had as well!

  • Cecy K.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    We had a great stay at the Cozy Cute, former barbershop, home in Michigan City. The place was in a great location. Plenty places within walking and biking distance. An easy drive to the beach, beaches, and neighboring towns. The home was fully stocked and had everything we needed. The host was responsive and helpful. Thanks!

  • Melanie B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    This adorable flip is in the perfect location that is easily accessible to grocery, shopping, the beach, and activities alike. It provided a great space with all the amenities for an active family of 4. The owners made check-in/-out a breeze, and were prompt in communication.

  • Emily T.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    For my first time getting a house, instead of a hotel, I was not disappointed! It had everything I needed. Close to the beach, close to a grocery store, and the outlet mall! I will be using this house in the future!

  • Rachael P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    The property was so cute, clean and updated, had all the extras you needed.The host is very responsive and super helpful. However I’m not familiar with the area we did not have any problems but it was very questionable. We did have a blast though we hiked the sand dunes, ate at shoreline which is a must, checked out the Chesterton area, shopped at the outlet mall, the antique mall, went to the Barker mansion, ate at fiddleheads(just okay) and hung out at Washington Park beach. Overall I give it a 9.5/10 just because of the location.

  • Christina C.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Everything was excellent

  • Kevin B.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    A very cute little house with just enough space for my family and I. Located in the lake town of Michigan City, it was within a short drive of all the activities and destinations the town had to offer. We recommend the Fiddlehead restaurant and Washington Park zoo as well!

  • Tami K.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Girls weekend for shopping and everything was great!!

  • Nicole F.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2024

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    The owner was absolutely lovely, even allowing me a very last minute check in for an almost two week stay. The place looks just as it does in pictures with just about anything you’d need in the house, even a washer and dryer. It’s close to everything, in a pretty quiet spot. The downside is there is no dresser or wardrobe or closet space for your clothes, so our clothes stayed in what we packed them in on the floor. There was also a constant and loud banging sound coming from a locked space right beside the bed. The cleaning could have been better, not sure if this was due to last minute check in, lots of cobwebs under all furniture and room corners, could have been vacuumed better, oven mitts were covered in food, bathroom cabinet had something littered in it, and the kitchen cabinets had crumbs and spices all over them, and stagnant water in coffee makers. Would stay again, however.

  • Ashley

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    The place is beautiful inside. I'm not familiar with the location, and I should not have had any expectations. But it was convenient to Walgreens, the gas station, and a grocery store not too far away. We loved the place for our weekend. The property manager was awesome at responding to my messages, making things really easy.

  • Tiffany D.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    My sister and I stayed for 2 nights and this was perfect for what we needed. It smelled like animals and the floor/rugs could’ve been cleaner but had no problems with checkin or checkout or the neighborhood. Everything worked and we had all the supplies we needed. I appreciated that we didn’t have to clean or start laundry or anything before we left.

  • Tracy C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    The home was beautiful and clean host we very fast at respoding to questions the yard however was in need of major attention. The firepit was completely overgrown.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    Had a wonderful time the place was nice and clean and a good area perfect for us

  • Cliff K.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Had a nice stay, great polish food near by and we even got to see the 4th of July parade in town.

  • Brad E.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We spent most of the time doing things outdoors, about 5-10min drive to most things. Was a nice little clean unit for two of us to sleep at night before going out again, reasonably priced. The owners were helpful and responded to our questions quickly.

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