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Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community

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Front of House
Exterior
Entryway
Top Floor Open Family Room/Kitchen
Top Floor Open Family Room/Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community

Only 45 minutes to Notre Dame Stadium. 2-night minimum rental with late checkout for December 19-22.

Boasting the tallest vantage point in Beachwalk, the "Beach House" offers privacy and stunning views of the acclaimed Beachwalk Community and Lake Michigan. Family and friends can enjoy the open concept family room/dining area, with a flat screen TV, fireplace, and a farmhouse table that seats 12. You can also sit back and enjoy the sunset from the top floor "birds nest" with views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The lower level is perfect for kids to hang out, watch TV and play games and is equipped with bunks that sleep up to 7 people. Please note that the house has 4 floors of living space and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

A staircase leads to a private beach walkway for access to Lake Michigan. Beachwalk, nestled around beautiful Lake Kai, has a heated swimming pool, parks and playgrounds, fishing docks, volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, putting greens, and planned family activities.

1st Floor=Bedroom 1 with Queen bed and Smart TV, Full Bathroom
1st Floor=Large Laundry Room
2nd Floor=Bedroom 2 with Queen bed, Bedroom 3 with Queen bed, Full bathroom
2nd Floor=Master Bedroom with King Bed and Flat Screen TV, Private Balcony and Huge en suite bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower
3rd Floor=Large open family room/dining room, gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, wet bar with wine cooler and ice maker, 1/2 bath,
3rd Floor=Patio with gas grill and seating for 4
Birds Nest=Daybed sofa, sleeps 1
Lower Level=2 Full beds, 2 Twin beds and Queen sofa sleeper, 1/2 bath, Flat Screen TV, foosball

Property manager

Mark Foreit

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Michigan City

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. Washington Park Zoo and Canada Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home Steps from the Beach in Beachwalk Community located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 7 Beach and Lake Michigan. Putting Green Park and Stop 2 Beach are also within 10 minutes. Michigan City Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Amazing A+ stay!

Can't say enough great things about this property. Family reunion from Boston, OH and Milwaukee. We had 14 people ages 12-70 and a toddler. This property has everything you need. The owner was easy to contact for any questions and property description is perfect. 82 steps down to Beachwalk "Main St"/ pool etc and a block from Lake MI. 3 flights in the actual home but didn't feel like we were doing stairs at all b/c it is such a great floor plan. Room for everyone on the couch or to hang out in cozy spots for a nap in the sun or to read. The kitchen is one of the best stocked kitchens we've ever had at a VRBO. We'd come back in a second b/c there is something for everyone at this location. We fit 4 cars in the driveway/ parking area- (a Highlander, 2 RAV-4 and a Honda civic) and one in overflow parking which was readily available. Appreciated the huge laundry room, efficient and new appliances throughout and the AC! Plus all of the beach amenities like tons of towels, chairs, wagon and toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

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

Fantastic property!

We had 8 adults and 7 young kids. This house was so spacious and allowed everyone to spread out. The views from the house are stunning and it was furnished with everything we could've needed, including chairs, umbrellas, and toys for the beach. This house is such a gem. The only downside is the driveway being pretty steep. The larger vehicles were a little harder to navigate but it definitely wasn't a deal-breaker issue. we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Great stay!

All around a great stay for our family of 10 ranging from 2-65 years old. The house was very clean, well stocked with all essentials and location to all activities was great! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gina V.

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

Great house for large group

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was spotless and very well equipped, even beach chairs and towels. Awesome kitchen, dining, living area combined. We took advantage of the pool, tennis/pickle ball court, and ping pong. Be warned, however, that the house itself has MANY stairs and the walk to the beach and pool also involves MANY stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose S.

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

It's actually worth it to climb this mountain

We rented as part of a gathering of extended family; there were 10 adults and a 1-year-old in the house. Because we were meeting at others' homes (some rented, some not), we went up and down the hill numerous times per day. It's a challenge. It's also a challenge to get a car with low ground clearance up the hill and into the parking spaces in front of the house (we scratched our front air dam every time, although my sister with an SUV had no problem). Great views from the top two floors of the house, but a LOT of stairs (house is tall & narrow). The owner is honest in his listing about the challenge posed by the stairs and the hill, so we were okay, although by the last night of our 4 day stay I swore I wasn't doing down that hill on foot again for anything short of life and death. The owner is very helpful, reasonable, and cooperative. I'm 75, and I think I would rent the house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa S.

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

Nice unique house

We gathered here for a family get together over Labor Day weekend. The house has lots of space and plenty of beds for our large group. The kitchen had plenty of dishes. The only drawback was that the house is vertical more than horizontal so we did a lot of going up and down. The family room is on the third floor. Also there is no where to go outside to take a walk since it is located on the top of a hill. Otherwise the house is quite nice with comfortable beds and accommodations. Our grandkids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

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

Beautiful views

This house comfortably handled our family of 11. The kitchen is the best equipped kitchen of any rental I have been in, and that's quite a few! If you read the reviews, you can see that it is multi story and not for everyone. The views are fabulous and we enjoyed them. The down side to being high, is that its a little hard to walk to the beach or pond/pool area. I know there is a golf cart shuttle service, but we never tried it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn H.

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

The house was lovely, I would def. Stay there again. Beach was amazing and a quick walk.

The house was perfect for our family get together. The rooms were spacious. Kitchen was amazing as we cooked all our meals at the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gale E.

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

Fun for all ages!

We were a group of 4 families staying for the Fourth of July weekend! The house was amazing, plenty of room for all, with four levels! We were a 10 minute walk to the beach and the house had tons of beach toys and gear. We were also part of a community called Beachwalk which had a large pond for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding. There was a pool, snack bar, and game center as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Amazing Property

We had a wonderful stay at this fantastic property to celebrate my parents' anniversary with the extended family. This home is beautifully furnished, very clean and exceptionally spacious. The home is fully stocked with every essential, and Mark made everything easy. The multiple levels gave a tremendous sense of space and privacy to our guests, yet the common areas offered plenty of room to gather. We enjoyed the location and views from the hilltop, being set apart from most of the other homes in the Beach Walk community while having easy access to the amenities. Overall, this is a great find. As long as stairs are not a problem, it is hard to imagine a nicer home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rob F.

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

Nice place

Beautiful views. Nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna F.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay and distance to Chicago was great for the rainy day. Thanks so much for the wonderful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Breathtaking views, creature comforts, loved it!!

We were at home the moment we walked in. Lots of steps, but well worth it for the view. Everything about this place was great. There were bedrooms on on floors so we could give age groups their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sara B.

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

#michigancity2021

Nicely stocked clean home. Beautiful views. Quiet neighborhood. Downstairs did not seem to maintain cool like it should (we should have reported it during our stay). Main living space is on upper level. Be prepared to take stairs...several of them. Walking to the beach with littles is a hard trip. We did the two hour parking at the boardwalk or we all drove down together and one person took the car back and walked down to meet us. Then when we were ready to go home one person walked up to get the car to retrieve the crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Great for our large family

We had a wonderful experience staying at this property in Michigan City. The home was new , very clean and provided all of our needs plus! Close to the beach ( we drove because of all the parafenalia needed for kids at the beach )Ice cream and coffee shop near by . We went on the trails on the sand dunes also and enjoyed all of it. We found a wonderful sandbar to swim out to . The grandkids loved the fuse ball table and it got very loud in the bunk room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Terrific views, unique home, close to the beach

Mark's property was a wonderful gathering place for our group of adult friends. The top floor (kitchen + family room) is larger and more spacious than it appears in the photos. The bird's nest (top floor) was a spectacular place to view sunsets and watch boats out on the lake. The rest of the house was clean, spacious, modern, and almost every room had a view of the beachwalk community below. We loved how close the house was to the beach - about 5-minutes from the front door downtown to the boardwalk. There are few things that didn't bother us, but may be trouble for other travelers: the house is on a hill and offers amazing views, but this means the driveway is very steep and parking can get a little tricky for more than 3 cars. Also, there are about 75 steps down to the Beachwalk community if you want to go to the pool, tennis, volleyball, or ice cream shop. Lastly, the house itself has many interior steps (4 different floors). Again, this didn't affect our stay and we loved being perched atop the hill with awesome views in every direction. Thanks again Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob J., Westfield, IN

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

Wonderful House With Amazing Views

Our extended family of ten greatly enjoyed the house. The views are AMAZING! As others have noted, there are many stairs, but not a big deal unless you have mobility issues. A favorite spot was the lookout at the very top. Everyone seemed to have plenty of room – we really enjoyed the master suite with balcony. The foosball table in the basement was a hit too. The Beachwalk Beach is great – very clean and well maintained. We didn’t get to use it but the pool seemed nice. There’s a snack shop there too. Location is close to everything – Washington Park Zoo was a highlight for the grandkids. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Family Vacation getaway

Our group included 3 families and 2 grandparents for a getaway in Michigan City, Indiana & New Buffalo, Michigan. The house is located in a great location close to the lake, Lighthouse Outlets, New Buffalo attractions, wineries and breweries and has beautiful views of both Lake Michigan and the picturesque town. The house has 5 levels with lots of stairs but provides space for families and kids, has tons of windows, lights and the layout was great. It is decorated nicely, clean and has much to offer indoors and outdoors. The communal pool and walk to the beach are very convenient and a perk. We would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manina S.

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

Great Family Vacation!!

Great House to spend time with the ones you love!! Great views from all windows and balconies!! Well equipped kitchen!! House is very clean and well maintained!! Beds are very comfortable!! Walking distance to the beach and pool!! We Great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D., Sterling Heights, United States

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful & plenty of room for all 13 of us! There were some minor issues. Toaster wasn’t working & fridge wasn’t getting cold. Parking was difficult as the house is on a steep incline and very little room to maneuver. Overall, we had a fun family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

I can see Chicago from here.

We saw a mix of end of the season weather, cold and a little rain. Great house for an inside weekend. Large, unique layout, fun to explore. Really liked the crows nest. That's were we spent most of the time reading or just watching. Well equipped and comfy.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Michigan City Labor Day Family Convergence

We had a really enjoyable stay on Upland Dr! The house was fantastic, the neighborhood was very nice, the folks staying in Beachwalk were all extremely friendly! Plenty of space. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. Thank you Mark for your hospitality! The Wests
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice views

Nice property with ample space. There are a LOT of stairs which may be difficult for older guests. The walk to the beach/pool is very challenging. Recommend driving.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Iowa City, Iowa

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

Total comfort

The property was clean, the views were tremendous, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with useful gear. I liked everything about this home. The property owner was very responsive, too. A first-rate property that was liked by everyone in my group,, which included both adults and kids. Highly recommended. And, it’s an easy walk to either the pool or the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Summer Family Trip

We loved our stay in Michigan City! We had 4 families (grandparents, siblings and their kids) all staying with plenty of room to be together and still have their own space. The basement area with it's own tv room, half bath and bunk room was perfect for the kids. You will get a work out with all the stairs and then the stair way not far from the house that leads down to the neighborhood below and then out to the beach. But the view is worth it! Washington Park - the main beach, a zoo, restaurants and the outlet mall are all just minutes away. The owner, Mark, made this an easy process, provided great communication and responded quickly each time. Thanks for a wonderful time away!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark Foreit

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My wife and I purchased this property in 2017. We grew up in the area and have been vacationing at the Dunes and Michigan City for years. We also own another vacation rental in Indiana's Beverly Shores area (VRBO listing #1219406.)

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English, Spanish
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