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Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a ceiling fan. - Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 (Michigan City)
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 (Michigan City)
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table set for six, flanked by two smaller dining tables. - Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 (Michigan City)
A room with a large window overlooking a street with parked cars and a blue building with a balcony. - Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 (Michigan City)
A modern living room with a gray sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. A television is mounted on the wall, and a staircase is visible in the background. - Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 (Michigan City)
Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18

  • Life is Breezy at the Big Easy! Your dream Lake Michigan getaway is here on Louisiana Ave! Guests enjoy complete self check-in with keypad on the front door!

    Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! This large beautiful cottage has the vintage charm of a lake house with updates to make your stay more comfortable. What makes this house stand out? It has an incredible open living-dining area that allows ALL guests to gather all in the same space! It also has another TV/play area in the basement when you want some time away from the kids.

    Sleeps 18 total in beds. Perfect for multiple families. 2 Master Suites! Upstairs master has a king bed, en suite bathroom, private screened deck, and is secluded from other upstairs rooms. 1st floor master has a king bed and its own private bathroom. 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms total. One of the bathrooms has a tub. Checkout the diagrams in the picture section to see how the house is laid out. Kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, plates, etc. Full size foldable crib is available. Lake Michigan views from 2nd floor! Basement with a queen bed, 2 twin beds, bathroom and an extra entry from outside to brush all the sand off in the mudroom. Enjoy the back deck under the shade trees while grilling out on the large gas grill. Whole house WiFi system with Roku’s on all TV’s. Parking for 4 - 5 cars (depending on size). Additional public parking around neighborhood (if available).

    Walk to Washington Park Zoo, Splash Pad, and Playground. Watch the glorious sunsets while enjoying entertainment at Sunset Grill and walk the catwalk to the Michigan City Lighthouse.

    Interested in exploring beyond? Centrally located to SO many attractions! Take a hike along Mt Baldy, visit Central Beach and America's newest National Park, Indiana Dunes. Only 15 minutes to New Buffalo and Harbor Country. Visit Warren Dunes or take a family friendly day trip to St Joe, Michigan. Be sure to take a picture of the Michigan City Lighthouses twin at Tiscornia Park! Wine country is less than 45 minutes away in Baroda (Tabor Hill and Round Barn to name a couple), but Michigan City also features Shady Creek Winery and multiple breweries!

    This great space has everything you'll need to start your perfect vacation!

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About the area

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Michigan City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A lighthouse and pier with calm water and clear skies.
    Washington Park Beach
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Park Zoo
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oasis Splash Pad
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Chip Casino
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station
    4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop
    10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zorn Brew Works
    4 min drive
  • William B's Steakhouse
    3 min drive
  • Shoreline Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Ritz Club
    3 min drive
  • The Game
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 located?

This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. Michigan City Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Just Steps to the Sands of Lake Michigan! Sleeps 18 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic beach location

Great little neighborhood, Not too much yard space but you're right next to a beautiful beach. Plenty of room for dining and relaxing. Casual house perfect for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice large house in a great location

Comfortable, casual house just half a block from the beach. Place was just as described and host was easy to work with (although not always timely in responses). Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This property is a 10 out of 10! The perfect property for a large family. Super clean and lots of room to spread out. Close to the lake. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space for Family Vacation!

This home was perfect for a large family group. Our family got together for some summer time together. The location right at the beach was wonderful, it was a very easy walk to the water each day. The basement was stocked with beach towels and chairs and everything you could need. The rooms provide a lot of sleeping space for a large group. The large dining tables assured everyone had a seat. Overall we had a wonderful time, definitely going to ear mark this location for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an absolutely amazing stay with my big family. We ranged in age from 1-68 and everyone had a comfortable bed and no problem finding a bathroom near every bedroom. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots and pans and any other kitchen item you might need. There is an easy walk to the beach and a walkway that made pulling a wagon and pushing a stroller easy. The beach is gorgeous. I definitely recommend this beautiful home that easily accommodates 18 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Weekend

I stayed here with my siblings, their spouses and our 13 children. This house was perfect-it was SO close to the beach…literally a 2 minute walk to the sand and another 3 minutes to get to the waterfront. The mudroom was perfect to dump all the towels, chairs, sand toys and keep the rest of the house clean. The dining area has 3 tables so plenty of space to sit and eat. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms making it ideal for a large group so everyone had their own space. The neighborhood was cute, clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This is our second straihjt years for staying at this location. It is so ideal for our family. We have eight adults and 10 grandchildren and the house is very comfortable with plenty of room to play games, eat, sleep, relax, etc. it meets all of our needs, and then sell! The closeness of the beach is a big selling point. It is about a 100 yard walk to the beach, which makes it very convenient for the parents to bring home their children for lunch, restroom breaks, naps, etc. plenty of room on the beach for our family of 18. The owner is very easy to work with and always returns emails, phone calls, etc. immediately. A big thumbs up from the Webber Family and we would give it 10 stars but we’re limited to only five!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of privacy but also great communal spaces for 14 adults to enjoy

Our family reunion brought together 14 adults (and one teen), who had a variety of needs and requests (1st floor bedrooms and baths; quiet, private corners; plenty of couches and large dining tables for hanging out and eating together, but also quiet, private corners). Everyone appreciated the quick walk to the uncrowded beach and the ample beach chairs and towels--and, on a day that turned dreary and rainy, lots of room to spread out comfortably for simultaneous board games and conversations. The host was graciously responsive to a couple of requests we had. Good A.C. overall and strong wifi, easy for everyone to connect to. We wished there had been a couple of beach umbrellas and, ideally (but we accepted as not possible on the lot) more outdoor space for our large group to gather outside. All in all, 117 Louisiana proved the best accommodation we've ever found for our family reunions, also for its convenient proximity to Chicago and airports.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps to the Lake

This was a perfect spot for walking to Lake Michigan. Steps away from the beach made the location ideal. Lots of seating for meals was helpful. Main floor and upper level bedrooms and bathrooms were adequate and clean. Upstairs sitting area was calm and peaceful. Basement space wise was nice, however, when going into the basement there was a musty smell. The bathroom in the basement had a drain with standing water in it. When turning on the sink, water would gurgle in the drain. This drain also had a horrible smell that permeated the whole bathroom. If needing to use the basement space, would not recommend but if space in basement is not needed, this is a perfect spot for lake access. Neighborhood was also very quiet. Host was very responsive when finding out about the drain, etc and sent a handyman to check it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! Lots of room for a family to spend time together. Access to the beach was so convenient. Love our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and spacious! Great location, steps from the beach!! Loved our stay here, we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with host. They repaired a broken ac unit. Beds aren’t super comfortable which ended up being a big detractor for us. It was easy to work with the host and the location was perfect. It required more of guests than many other rentals we have stayed at upon check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

Nice house and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Steps to the beach, we had a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed the location - just a short 1 minute walk to the beach. Home has a very comfy feeling and was perfect for our large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth of July fun!

Our whole family stayed here for the Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful stay. The common spaces were perfect for game playing, but still enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. The proximity to the beach was great and we all appreciated not having to fight traffic and find parking. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion beach stay

Such a fantastic home to spend the holiday with 3 generations of family. Andy and Amy are the most lovely people to share their dream beach home with others. House is even better in person than any picture could show.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location. Location. Location!

When you're carrying beach chairs/lunch & children nothing beats this lovely home that is LITERALLY steps from the beach. We have a large family. This house was terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely GREAT!!!

Plenty of room for our family. The people who rent this are fantastic! This is our third straight year to come here and we will do it again next year. I cannot stress enough how wonderful this place is …so close to the beach, plenty of room, two large tables to eat at, plenty of sofas and chairs… everything is just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and close to the beac!

We loved his home. There was enough space for everyone to have their own space at any point if the day. The home was very nice and right next to the beach. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, so close to the beach. Great amount of space indoors, but not much outdoor space. Some issues with garbage pick up and lighting on the decks. Loved the path to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful family trip!

The house met our needs very well...lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The crib was great to have! The kitchen is not very big, and we had 11 people but we made do. Very easy access to the beach...a 2 minute walk! We loved the screened porch at night!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time! We had a large group-8 adults, 9 kids…plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone. Cannot beat the short distance to the beach! Kitchen is very small, but we made it work. We could have definitely used a second refrigerator, maybe in the basement for drinks to take to the beach. House was well-stocked, layout is kind of odd, but no complaints. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Communication extremely good. Property well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location!

The property was located so close to the beach! We loved that! It's a little older than what it appears in the photos, but it fit our family well and everyone enjoyed it. The kitchen is small. The basement bathroom was buggy. Overall, though we enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021