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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

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The Troll's Den
The Troll's Den - side view
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Up Childers Lane
Down Childers Lane

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Mythology and the perfect beach holiday meet in this charming 2-story guest house that feels as though it were straight out of a fairy tale. The Troll's Den sleeps 6 people with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. This house is perfect for families or small gatherings, with queen beds in two bedrooms and bunk beds in the other. The Trolls welcome your visit and, if you're quick, you may catch a glimpse of one inside the Troll Hole.

Loaded with games, toys, books, music, four TVs with and high-speed wifi this house is perfectly located across the street from the waterfall pond and a half-block walk from the pool, Lake Kai, and the new playground. A leisurely 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan on the pristine Indiana Dunes (national lakeshore) which is a top-rated beach where you can see the Chicago skyline on a clear day.

The Troll's Den is located in the Beachwalk, an award-winning resort community in Michigan City, Indiana, where there is activities aplenty right outside your doorstep.
Resort amenities include:
*pool
*tennis courts
*basketball courts
*volleyball court
*Lake Kai (a small lake for fishing, and non-motorized watercraft use)

Other attractions in the area include:
*Washington Park
*Zoo
*Blue Chip Casino
*Premium Outlets Mall with over 120+ stores
*Lighthouse and Rag Tops car museums
*Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

All cleaning fees are baked into the nightly rate. Golf cart rentals are prohibited at Trolls Den.

From the Friday before Memorial Day through October 1, there is a 3-night minimum and all guests must purchase resort passes, which cost $15 per person. There is a $5 parking cost per car.

Cleanliness has always been a top priority for our company. If you've stayed with us before, you may have seen this during your visits. Our cleaning and infection control processes were put in place so that when you visit our homes at the Beachwalk, they are both safe and comfortable.

We will continue remote check-in/check-out procedures, but as always will be available to take your calls, answer any questions, and provide the overall great service you have come to expect. Early check-ins or late check-outs will be allowed when possible and will be charged at the hourly average of the nightly rate.

Property manager

Anders Nyhus
Premier Host

Languages

English, Norwegian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of games and attractions for kids of all ages
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Michigan City

Michigan City is home to this holiday home. 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 jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfall Park and Lake Michigan. Central Park and Lake Kai are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite stay so far
I cannot speak highly enough for our stay. I have traveled a lot; this by far blew my mind. This amazing community a diamond in the rut. The hosting family very helpful with my technological challenges and went above and beyond to make it magical for my girls. Everything well equipped and very clean. I would recommend to anyone. We had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Trolls den
Very nice well kept place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beaches
We have stayed here several times and always enjoy ourselves. Location and place are great. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mcklien M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Just a quick weekend with my family. We had a wonderful time, my kids had fun playing board games and watching movies with their cousins. We walked to the beach, although, it was cold but it was lovely. It was definitely a wonderful trip. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter escape!
Took my small work team up for our planning sesh and we hunkered down at the cozy Trolls Den and got ‘er done. It was priced great and gave us all we needed. The host staff even shoveled the snow off our porch and under our car!! The greater Beachwalk community is beautiful and idyllic with the fresh snow and bright colored homes - we even bundled up and took a walk down to Lake Michigan and through neighborhood. #greatteammemories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
We needed a second house for an expanding family. This was down the street from the larger house and worked very well. One thought- the headspace between the bunk beds is not large enough for adults to sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable getaway
We spent two wonderful days with friends at Indiana Dunes. We loved the house, the village, proximity to the beach, the area restaurants and a winery that was a delight to spend a quiet afternoon at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in great location
Had not heard about Beachwalk but what a fun family friendly beach location. The Troll house was as cute as advertised and equipped with everything you need at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Had a good long weekend. Neighborhood was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtenay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for a small family
We stayed here with our family of four which worked well for us. Close to the pool and beach, but it would have been nice to have a golf cart or wagon with little kids(listing said that there was a wagon, but there was none by our house). House was clean and had all of the necessities. Our kids loved the troll hole! The deposit is very very large, more than our entire rental fee-we stayed four nights. It takes the full two weeks to be refunded as well, so take that into account. Overall, it is a good place to stay, however, we would prefer somewhere with a smaller deposit and a golf cart or wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer stay
We enjoyed staying in the trolls den the owner was very responsive the house is small but it worked for us as we had lots of other families to share bigger spaces with we basically just needed the sleep space anders took care of pool passes and parking for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandkids loved it!
My husband and I went with our daughter, son-in-law, and their two boys ages 3 & 4 for a three night stay. Spent the early afternoon at the Hesston Steam Museum with a short drive to a 3:00 check in. The grandkids loved the house! They thought the troll cave was awesome. So much fun stuff to do within walking distance. The playground was a big hit especially the big green slide. The closest beach (easy walk) was awesome and we also enjoyed another beach at the National Park. We all had fun picking blueberries. Everyone enjoyed their time here and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend Vacation
Rented both Valhalla and Trolls Den for a long weekend with friends. Combined there were 17 of us, 10 adults and 7 kids. The combined space between the houses was excellent for hanging out. Both houses looked exactly as listed and the host was right there if anything was needed. Communication was easy and there was plenty of extras (blankets, pillows, wagons, beach toys). Community was gorgeous and easy to get around. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trolls Den
The only issue we had was the surprise of finding out when we got there that we had to pay $15 a person for a wristband to use the amenities, and $5 to park one vehicle in front of the three bedroom house and an additional $10-$15 per other vehicle. The amenities cost were not optional, if you stay here you have to purchase the wristbands for everyone staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor & Darci T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love our stay at the Troll’s Den!
We usually come to stay at the Troll’s Den at least once a year, sometimes twice! It is the perfect place for our little family! Everything is always perfect on our arrival, and Anders is very communicative during our stay if anything comes up.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Spot
Super location, super clean, super cute! We enjoyed sitting on the porch talking for hours, the kitchen was well equipped, the beds were all comfortable, plenty of towels in bathrooms, and beach chairs available to use. We also took the bikes on a trail ride! Hosts were wonderful, we plan to come back in the near future 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Troll house
Enjoyed the troll house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Resort stay
Great property and nice owner. Worked out great for our guys trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waite C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for off season too !
Very fun, clean, and lots to see and visit. We walked to the beach each day. Bring your own game favs. We forgot scrabble, and none in the house. Great Fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danetta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, charming, wonderful location…just perfect!!
My husband, adult son and I stayed in the Troll’s Den. It was so charming, had everything we needed for our stay plus more. It was very clean, exceptionally maintained and well stocked. The Beachwalk is a great community. Although it was off season, we enjoyed the walk to the beach. The owners live right next door, we had the pleasure of meeting them. They take great pride in their properties and it shows. This was our first time in the area, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
The rental was very clean, fun, and perfect for our family of four young kids. The whole house is decorated in a trolls theme (which my girls didn't like at first, but eventually loved) and is very fun to look at and has a fun nature to it. The whole community is full of themed houses, very colorful, and would be so much fun to see during the peak season. We came during the off season as a pass through, but still enjoyed just walking the community and going to the Indiana Sand Dunes just down the road. There is a nice park just a few blocks away for kids to play at and the Michigan Lake beach is within walking distance. Stores are 10-15 minutes away for supplies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Troll's Den
Very quiet relaxing place to stay. Perfect walking distance to the beach! Cozy and comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house
We had a very nice stay. Owner was very easy to work with and get ahold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trolls' Den
Enjoyed our stay! Wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anders Nyhus

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I am a Norwegian American who has built a vacation home in the spirit of my ancestors. My family and I love to spend time at the Troll's Den and I want all guests to enjoy it as much as we do. My wife and I live nearby and are always happy to help ensure you have a great experience.

Why they chose this property

This area calms the spirit and is an ideal place to unwind from the stresses of life. A great atmosphere for children and adults alike.

What makes this property unique

Once inside the house, be sure to check out the Troll Hole. You'll have to find it first!

Languages:

English, Norwegian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests