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Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Michiana Shores, IN
  • Shady Creek Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sheridan Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Michigan City

When you stay at this vacation home in Michigan City, you'll be on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes from Blue Chip Casino. .This vacation home is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.
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What's nearby

  • Duneland Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shady Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 9 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Mich. City Johnson Rd - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rios Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

Welcome to Elle J Retreat house! This house has the Michiana cottage feel with beautiful pine flooring, but is updated with all of the modern amenities . This three bedroom/two bath home is tucked away in a woodsy setting so you can relax in peace and quiet. There is a fully stocked kitchen. The lovely screened-in porch is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee.

4 vintage adult bikes/2 kid bikes and beach floats available for your use.

Elle J Retreat house is the perfect getaway spot anytime of the year! The spacious outdoor deck with seating and a gas grill is perfect for family cook-outs. The house is set on a private wooded lot with much privacy. It is a short walk to Lake Michigan's Stop 37 for sunset. You can spend your summers on the beach; falls enjoying the changing tree foliage, a winery/brewery, or even a Notre Dame Football Game; Winter is great for sledding and then snuggling around the fireplace; Spring is great for all of the local hiking trails and golf courses.

Elle J Retreat is 2 blocks from Stop 50 Wood Fire Pizza and the horse stables where you can take a trail ride. The property backs up to the open wooded field where sometimes you can catch a glimpse of the horses running along the fence. We are 8 blocks to the Stop 37. If tides are high, stop 41 1/2 is a 10 minute bike ride. Blueberry picking is 2 miles away. Many apple orchards are 15 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, sledding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Though we do not have a pack and play or a high ch

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

Property is also known as

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Michigan City
Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Private vacation home

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great time staying at this property. It was perfect for our family (grandparents, parents, kids). We enjoyed the quick walks to the beach, the well equipped property and the communication with the host. We would absolutely recommend this property if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing and fun place for the family. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laura was so kind and helpful. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed and more. A close 10 minute walk to a great beach as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our time in Michiana Shores thanks to this wonderful rental! The house was darling, clean, well stocked and in the most charming, quiet neighborhood. The host, Laura, was great to work with and very communicative! We loved our quick trips into New Buffalo and Union Pier for shopping, wine tasting, and walking along the beach. It was a perfect girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab Beach Wedding Weekend

Stayed with family in this wonderful beach home. Really great to have bikes to ride, beach chairs. Communication with host was clear and timely. 5 starts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

This cottage was beautiful. It had everything we needed plus more! Close to the beach and shopping. But most of all an awesome spot just to relax! Especially on the porch! Would highly recommend. Laura was very responsive and so helpful! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michiana Shores

I travelled with my husband, daughter and three teenage grandchildren. There was plenty of room for all of us. Communication with the host was quick and easy. She even let us know when the property was ready and we could check in early. The property was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ej t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

The home was very nice and had lots of amenities that we loved! 2 things we didn't care for - the too early check out time (10:00am). Since we couldn't check in until about 4:00, it just seems really short. Most places are at least 11:00 or 12:00 checkout. Also, the rooms that had the trundle beds were Very small and we had to move furniture around ourselves in order to get the trundles out. Renters should not have to move furniture so rooms are usable. Perhaps those rooms can be reconfigured to make it easier to pull out trundles. In any case, the rooms are very small to have the bed and trundle in them and you essentially have to walk over/on the trundle to get out of rooms. The owner was Very accomodating and responsive to all inqueries and the home is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan City Chicago World Fair

Learned about the Chicago Fair houses in a class I took at Lourdes University recently and was so excited to see them and have a little vacation at the same time. I literally spent hours on the internet researching how we could see them. I asked at least 6 different people at the visitor centers, park visitors centers, VRBO owners. Couldn’t find anything!!! I don’t know if people are trying to protect the homes from people roaming the neighborhood or if people who live there really just don’t know anything about them. We did finally find them, and they did not disappoint. After visiting there, we went to the Depot, a small art gallery/museum. It was packed full of information about the houses and the fair!! Good place to start if you’re interested in seeing the houses. Our VRBO was close to everything we wanted to see. It had a beautiful porch for game playing and a cozy tv area for watching a Halloween movie each night. I would recommend this VRBO for a fun vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Scenery

Dark arrival. Missed the keypad because it’s dark too lol Plenty of room for all. Beds all great! Used one of the Trundle (grey) also very cozy! Plenty of blankets and seating for all. Deck was great for nature, eating, and coffee. Deer every morning. Convenient to Lake Michigan. Nice quiet area. Kids loved bikes! Would stay again for sure. Candles would help closed up scent go away quicker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan N., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house/cabin

We had a wonderful time! We were a group of 8 adulta and we wanted a weekend getway from the city. At about just over an hour away from chicago it offered the calm and quiet we need to relax. The host offered everything you could need. We used the bikes located in the shed and road all the way to the nearest beach! This was a memorable trip and we def recommend this for everyone including families with young children! We loved the fire pit. The only thing i would recommend is extending the lights from the back porch to the trees near and around the fire pit. Other than that the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhainn V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty Area

This home was very clean & had everything we required to make meals, including spices. Beds were comfy and the porch was a wonderful place to enjoy morning coffee. Grounds are landscaped beautifully
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cottage

Clean, updated, all amenities and not far from towns
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family vacation!

We loved the “cabin” as my grandsons called it :) It was perfect for our needs. The extra touches - games, bikes and beach chairs were great! Laura was very responsive to our questions and very helpful with suggestions of things to do. Very family friendly area with two play areas near by. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Getaway

Beautiful house and property! The host thought of everything and the 4 of us felt right at home. Would highly recommend and hope to visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michiana 2023

Property was excellent. The back porch was exactly what lazy summer days were made for! Loved, loved, loved the yard. So peaceful and zen. Gave the rental info to a cousin who lives in the area for another family get together later in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

This is fantastic property with multiple comfortable living spaces to gather. This was also one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary celebration

Terrific property; very clean with everything that we needed; host is very responsive. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway

This provided the perfect relaxing getaway for our busy family. The kitchen was well stocked and had all we needed to cook. The porch and outdoor areas were so beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful rental close to the beach with awesome host!

My family and I stayed the holiday weekend . We all had a wonderful time . Beautiful property with a family of deer and the back yard and very close to the beach . Awesome host too! We will decently come back. Thank you Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Best weekend ever

We all enjoyed ourselves so much. Lots to do. The house is so cozy and clean. Laura is a fantastic hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and super lovely

What a great house! Everything was as described, super clean and organized and perfect for our family of 6! Stop 37 even has a 15 minute parking area so we could unload our beach gear. Definitely would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week in Michiana!

We had a fabulous week staying in Laura’s house. We spent most of our time on the wonderful screened in porch. It’s so peaceful out there; just listening to the birds and watching for deer. Plenty of towels, chairs, etc… for the beach. Beach is about a 12-13 minute walk from the house. House was very clean and just as it looks in the pictures. Would definitely rent from Laura again. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls getaway

We had a fantastic time here - it was the perfect setting for a girls weekend getaway. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch and down by the fire pit. The walk to the beach was beautiful and we enjoyed riding the bikes around the quiet neighborhood. The house was very well-stocked for cooking all of our meals. We will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Lake Forest, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

We had a wonderful time! Only issue was we wanted to stay li her! The house is amazing and Laura is super attentive! We loved every minute! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family vacation

Our family (6 of us) had a great time here. It truly is retreat-like. Cozy and private and has everything you need. We enjoyed the lake, biking, walking, playing games indoors and out. Laura was excellent to work with through the whole process. We plan on visiting again with friends--we want to show them the place and the area! Thanks Laura!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022