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2 BD Beach Condo | Steps from Lake Michigan

Apartment in Michigan City, IN

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.6 · 84 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Just 100 yards from Lake Michigan beach for effortless beach days.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

This bright, cozy layout includes a private entrance and convenient laundry.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 17% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

What guests are saying

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4.6

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 84 reviews

Guests consistently highlight the property's excellent location near the beach and appreciate the cleanliness and charm of the space. Many commend the responsive communication from the host and the availability of amenities like beach chairs and a grill. However, some reviews mention the kitchen's limited space and noise from neighboring units, which may be a concern for light sleepers. Overall, the property offers a cozy getaway for beach lovers and families seeking a relaxing stay.

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Property details

Beautiful and sunny two bedroom, one bathroom apartment on the first floor of the building with a separate entrance from the backyard. Perfect place for family getaway. This property is located just a hundred yards away from the most beautiful Lake Michigan beach. You can even see the Chicago skyline across the lake on a clear day! Just over an hour from Chicago and minutes away from Michigan City Lighthouse Outlet Mall and Blue Chip Casino. Walking distance to Washington Park Zoo and Harbor. Queen bed in one bedroom with two twin beds in the other. Did I mention you will be staying just a hop and a skip away from the beach? The entire unit with a shared backyard and laundry room. Walk to Washington Park Zoo, Water Splash Park, Marina for dinner or drive to Michigan City Lighthouse Outlet Mall, skate park and trails of Indiana Dune State Park, Blue Chip Casino. Our Favorites Below: RESTAURANTS Brix Tasting Room - (1.5 miles) *Chicken Pesto Pizza *Pear Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza *Parmesan Garlic Shrimp Pizza *Now Serving Brunch on the weekend! Chicken & Waffles Leeds Public House - (1.4 miles) * Great Craft Cocktails Shoreline - (1.5 miles) Zorn - (1.9 miles) *awesome beer garden in back *live music Dune Billies - (0.4 miles) Walking distance from our home. Great stop for breakfast!! *South Shore Breakfast Burrito * Mt Baldy French Toast Cool Runnings - (0.6 miles) Bartlett's Fish Camp - (1.1 miles) *Lobster Mac & Cheese *Shrimp & Grits Bridges - (1.3 miles) *Top Shelf Margarita *Coconut Shrimp *Cajun Fish Sandwich Taverna Tonelli - (1.5 miles) William B's Steakhouse - (1.1 miles) Blind Pig - (2.4 miles) *Great place for families!!! The back property is sand with lots of toys and playground area for kids to play. Belly Flop - (2.6 miles) *Great coffee! There is a great park for kids to play nearby. Goblin & Grocer - (7 miles) Bentwood Tavern (New Buffalo)- (9.3 miles) Hummingbird Lounge (New Buffalo) - (9.4 miles) Beer Church (New Buffalo) - (9.5 miles) Timothy's Restaurant (Union Pier) SHOPPING Lighthouse place (1.4 miles) IMG Interior(1.7 miles) CASINO Blue Chip - (1.1 miles) ZOO Washington Park Zoo (0.6 miles) *Admission: Adults $8, Children $6 (3-11), Seniors $7, 2 and under are free (Pricing subject to change, we highly suggest calling the Zoo for the most up to date price or any specials!) WASHINGTON PARK Oasis Splash Pad - So much fun! WINERIES Shady Creek, Round Barn, Lemon Creek, Tabor Hill Take a sand path that leads you to the most beautiful Lake Michigan beach. It is only 200 yards away and you can make several trips to the beach per day. On a clear day you may enjoy seeing skyscrapers of Chicago downtown. It is a perfect place for relaxation at any season of the year. Pet Policy To help maintain a comfortable environment for all guests, pets and emotional support animals (ESAs) are not permitted at this property. We do have RING Cameras on the outside of the home as well as the lobby/laundry area. We do not have keys or access to our mailbox. HOUSE RULES 11:00 pm Quiet Hour 22 to Book NO PETS ALLOWED! We do have RING Camera's outdoors. Please Respect other condos in the building's privacy and be respectful to other guests No smoking or vaping (of anything) inside the unit. $500 fine if home smells like smoke/marijuana Must book for total number of guests staying/visiting the home. $100 per unauthorized guest/night. If a security team is called due to an infraction of the house rules, the guest agrees to pay for the security team ($500 minimum) and the duration of the reservation, even if removed by the security team due to the infraction. Blocking of RING camera's will lead to an AUTOMATIC EVICTION. No Refund will be issued and guest will be handed out a fine up to $500. Please DO NOT flush feminine products/paper towels/any foreign substance down the toilet (ONLY toilet paper). It is not good for the pipes and if there is an issue we may pass the charge onto the guest. Please no burning of candles, incense, or anything else in the home. If done, this will be treated as “smoking” in our house rules. Thank you. Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver. HOUSE RULES 11:00 pm Quiet Hour 22+ to Book NO PETS ALLOWED! ZERO EXCEPTIONS! We will charge $1000 per night, per pet. We do have RING Camera’s outdoors on the east and west sides of the building. They are located near the doors of Unit 1 and Unit 2 showing both sides of the shared patio.We also have one indoor in the main common area where the washer and dryer are located. NO pets, please do not ask. Please Respect other condos in the building's privacy and be respectful to other guests We do NOT allow late check out. There is a charge of $25/10 min after 11AM. No smoking or vaping (of anything) inside the unit. $500 fine if home smells like smoke/marijuana Must book for total number of guests staying/visiting the home. $100 per unauthorized guest/night. If a security team is called due to an infraction of the house rules, the guest agrees to pay for the security team ($500 minimum) and the duration of the reservation, even if removed by the security team due to the infraction. Blocking of RING camera's will lead to an AUTOMATIC EVICTION. No Refund will be issued and guest will be handed out a fine up to $500. Please DO NOT flush feminine products/paper towels/any foreign substance down the toilet (ONLY toilet paper). It is not good for the pipes and if there is an issue we may pass the charge onto the guest. Laundry room will be off limits from 11am - 4pm daily. Please plan accordingly! We will have to take laundry out if being used as our clean team may need the machines. If so, one may be subject up to a $100 fine. Please no burning of candles, incense, or anything else in the home. If done, this will be treated as “smoking” in our house rules. Thank you.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Estefani

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September 2026

Great place, very clean, and so close to the lake. Will definitely be back.

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Sarah

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August 2026

Great stay! Host was easy to communicate with and location was perfect!!

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Alicia

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August 2026

Great location but the quality of the place price was definitely on the high end. Owner is responsive but the issues, it had no quick fix.

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John

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August 2026

So close to the beach! Highly recommend.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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