With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Michigan City, a 5-minute drive from Blue Chip Casino and 5 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park. .This cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Indiana Dunes State Park.
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Washington Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Trail Creek - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Washington Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Michigan City Station - 7 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Family Express - 9 min walk
Dairy Queen - 3 min walk
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Carlson's Drive In - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Treehouse Bungalow- Quaint and Cozy Getaway!
The Treehouse is a quaint and cozy getaway. Private upstairs unit with courtyard and large deck to enjoy the outdoors. Close to everything… Beaches, hiking, boating, zoo, shopping, casino, art galleries, wineries and breweries are just some of the fun you will find around.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property manager
Renee
Languages
English, Polish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
On a lake
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Treehouse Bungalow- Quaint and Cozy Getaway! Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.2/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rae Ann C.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here with our granddaughters. It was very accommodating. We spent a lot of time together and at the beach. Everything was close by. Stores, restaurants and the beach.Thank you Renee
Rae Ann C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Heather R.
5 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected
Pictures are super cute online. This is actually a makeshift apartment in the upstairs of an old run-down house in a sketchy part of town. After being at the beach that day we were hot and tired. Very disappointed to arrive to our VRBO that was 91 degrees inside. After 4-5 hours it finally got cool enough for us to sleep. The floors were uneven and potentially unstable. The outside yard is in poor condition as well as the wooden stair case leading up to the unit. The unit itself had an odor. The shower is an old tub which is cute but not stable- nothing to hold on to. The vent fan didn’t work. There is no dishwasher so plan to wash dishes by hand. Would not recommend for anyone with mobility or balance issues or anyone with younger children who might want to jump and play. Not worth the money.
Heather R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Shawna P.
23 Jun 2025
Not worth the price.
First impression was poor. House was not well kept. The out door furniture was filthy and deck area unkept. The house was clean enough, however, the house needs work. The shower was horrible. The couch was very uncomfortable. The beds were comfortable. The temperature never cooled lower than 74. It was very warm the whole stay. Would not stay there again.
Shawna P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina C.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
All is good!
Very nice, comfortable stay
Tina C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Kami K.
27 Apr 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Unsafe parking, uncomfortable couch and beds. We didn’t stay the night due to the poor conditions.
Kami K.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Gabriel C.
9 Mar 2025
Misleading Listing – We Left Within an Hour
This rental was nothing like the listing portrayed. The exterior was completely run-down, which likely explains why there are no outside pictures. The home had a strong musty smell, outdated furniture, and a dingy, unclean feel. The floors felt soft and unstable in places, making us question the structural integrity. Some light switches worked, others didn’t, and the bathroom setup was makeshift and dirty.We didn’t stay more than an hour—just long enough to find alternative accommodations. When we reached out to the owner, offering to pay for one night and requesting a refund for the second, we were only offered a credit for another one of their properties, which we had no interest in.Extremely disappointing experience. We would not recommend this rental.
Gabriel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shamika P.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shamika P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne S.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place to stay
2 of my close friend and I decided to get away for a short stay not too far from home. We had a great relaxing time. This place had everything we needed, short distance from everything. This place was clean and easy to find. The neighborhood felt safe. Even though the place below this apartment looks abandoned.
Jeanne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Cheri C.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cheri C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura C., Plainfield
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight Stay
House was clean, cute, in a great location. Would recommend and stay here again.
Laura C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan C.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet
Everything was exactly as it said it was online. The space was clean and quiet. It’s decorated lovely and was great for a mini girls trip.
Only recommendation is to add another lock to the door that locks from the inside, it would make guests feel safer. Nothing happened but as two female guests it was concerning not have that in place.
Joan C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Jessica T.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good and Bad
The good: it’s spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. The decor was nicely done and felt cozy.
Neutral: the property is old and in need of maintenance. It’s very close to the railroad track and the whole house shakes when a train goes through.
The bad: The bathroom situation is awful. The shower is rigged up and secured with wooden post toppers. The frame rigged around the tub was bent and there was no way to fully close the curtain to shower without getting water all over the bathroom. Plus being tall people meant we were taller than the shower curtain. The property needs a lot of maintenance and the deck and stairs are not properly secured to the building, which didn’t feel safe.
Overall: it was a decent property but not worth the $300 a night I paid.
Jessica T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra R.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Alexandra R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rolando P.
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away
We loved our stay. The location was perfect for the five of us.
Rolando P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall cute
Cute overall but property needs updating for sure.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Noah W.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All good, good place. Only one issue.
The only thing we didn’t like was the paper thin toilet paper. Other that, it was a good place.
Noah W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Kimchi B.
6 Jul 2024
Ok. Needs improvement!
The property was ok. The house needs a LOT of work. Outside especially. Run down! Didn’t give us the best feeling pulling up!! The shower was a train wreck. Water everywhere due to poor functionality. Older kitchen. Decor was cute. Beds comfortable. Neighborhood a little sketchy. Close and convenient to beach though. I probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Kimchi B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Tricia H.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One night after hiking the Dunes
We just needed one night to recover from our day at Indiana Dunes before we headed out of town. It was a great spot. The decor is so cute. Beds were comfortable. Everything worked just fine. We had a little trouble with the key code on the door when we checked in, but the host was VERY responsive and quick. Hardly a moment of delay accessing the property.
Tricia H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
paxton
11 Dec 2023
paxton
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse Bungalow stay
We had such an amazing experience with this property and the host. She was very responsive and was so accommodating to some extra requests I had. We would stay again for sure!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Russell C.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay!
Great place, very clean, the outside was very wet since it rained so we couldn't use the outside areas but it was overall a very nice and cozy place.
Russell C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl E.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mini retreat
The VRBO was in a very convenient location for my activities. It was clean, quiet, comfy, & had a well stocked kitchen with dishes, utensils, & pots & pans since I enjoy cooking my own meals.
Cheryl E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Gary R.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Indy Girls' Trip
Four of us from childhood get together every summer for a two night stay at a drivable location. This year we picked Michigan City and stayed at the Treehouse! We had a fun time. We needed two bedrooms and the living area was spacious. We had a fun time in Michigan City.
Gary R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nate H.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
MC Treehouse
Loved it! Would stay again!
Nate H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Jul 2023
Cute place, but older and not in the best neighborhood. Pretty outdoor space and close to things!
The property was cute and felt private. The bathroom was not very functional and the shower situation was very old and not good water pressure at all. The beds all squeaked quiet a bit at night and so did the doors. Someone was arrested outside across the street from from the place the first night which was concerning, but it was right next to downtown and the beach so it was easy to get to places and a relatively quiet street. We enjoyed the shopping and eating options.
Overall feel of the place was cute and cozy, we loved the deck and all read outside and enjoyed the space. Not as clean as I could have hoped. We cooked in the kitchen and it had lots of utensils for us to use.