Bright Scandinavian-style cottage with large, private wooded yard | Cottage in Michigan City

10.0 (23 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Michiana Cottage | Bright Scandinavian-style cottage with large, private wooded yard

5 Bedroom Cottage in Michiana, Michigan City

Come stay in our restful vacation cottage in a quiet, forested neighborhood, ¾ of a mile from Lake Michigan beaches. This tranquil getaway is just an hour drive from downtown Chicago and has parking in front for up to 5 vehicles.
The home sleeps a total of 8 people, and your kids and good dogs are welcome here! There are 2 queen bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms. The bedrooms have built-in shelves and closets for your belongings. The living room has a lovely sofa that pulls out into a queen bed.
Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead into a beautiful sunroom enclosed by floor to ceiling windows, featuring an ultra-comfy full-size pull-out futon and its own entrance heading out to the patio. There is fabulous natural light, with windows and skylights throughout the house.
Entering the home, there is a large great room with a stone fireplace and vaulted pine ceilings, with 2 spacious seating areas, including a 65” Smart TV + high-speed internet throughout the property.
The home features an inviting open concept kitchen and dining table to seat 6. We offer coffee, and include basics for cooking such as salt, pepper, spices, and oil.
You are free to use the washer/dryer during your stay; detergent and bleach are provided.
The yard includes a limestone patio, a built-in fire pit, lots of Adirondack chairs for lounging, and a large outdoor dining table that seats 10. There is a gas grill + utensils for your summer cookouts.
Guests are welcome to use a variety of lawn games and beach chairs. The nearest public beach access is at the end of Michiana Drive at Stop 37, or at Stop 38, which is at the end of Powhatan Trail, off Michiana Drive. There is one security camera. It is located to the right of the front porch. It monitors the front walkway and parking spaces. It does not record audio.
We are thrilled to welcome you to our family home and want to make your stay as comfortable and fun as possible. Please reach out to Alannah and Nick with any questions.

Bright Scandinavian-style cottage with large, private wooded yard is located in Michiana. Bright Scandinavian-style cottage with large, private wooded yard provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Pet Friendly, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Bright Scandinavian-style cottage with large, private wooded yard has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Michiana has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Michiana, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (112 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Near a zoo
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a hospital
  • On the lake
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Chaslyn R.
Jun 24, 2025 12:55:23 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The house was such a wonderful place to stay! It has anything and everything you could need during your stay and it is so cozy and well taken care of!
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