Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks!
Town of Pines, Porter County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! We are so excited to welcome you to our vacation home! Our neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Our vintage home is minutes away from area attractions such as Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes National Park Entrances, Michigan City Outlet Mall, Michigan City Washington Park Beach, Splash pad, and Zoo, Beverly Shores...
Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks!
We are so excited to welcome you to our vacation home! Our neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Our vintage home is minutes away from area attractions such as Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes National Park Entrances, Michigan City Outlet Mall, Michigan City Washington Park Beach, Splash pad, and Zoo, Beverly Shores Southshore train to Chicago, town of Chesterton, Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, City of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University, restaurants, and shops!Our home has some original woodwork and character that make it special. We have continued with a vintage theme to celebrate this. Please be sure to click on the pictures to see the descriptions of each room. We hope you enjoy relaxing and spending time with your family. The dining room table comfortably seats 8. The living room has comfortable couches and chairs for lounging, as well as big sturdy pillows for relaxing on the floor. We have a Smart TV for streaming that you can log into all of your apps to watch your favorite shows. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, bakeware, and for dining together. It has basics such as coffee, sugar, creamers, flour, oil, a few snacks, and a Brita water pitcher. The laundry room has a washer and dryer and supplies. There are beach towels in the laundry room for your convenience. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a queen bed. and closet. There is one bathroom on the main floor that has a tub and shower. Upstairs there are two bedrooms side by side. One has a queen bed and the other has a full bed and a bunk bed set. Off of this room there is a bonus room that we have put children's toys, a glider rocker, pack-n-play, table, and lamp! The kids can play, you can rock your child, or you can relax in a quiet place and read a book. In the hallway outside the bedrooms is a large double closet to serve both rooms. If you want to work at a desk there are two options! One is at the desk in the bedroom upstairs with the queen bed, and the other is downstairs at a desk nook under the stairs next to the dining room table. Work at your laptop or have a good place to read and write.You will have the whole house to yourself! The basement is off limits and has a baby gate blocking the steps that are by the back door. Please do not enter the basement unless there is an emergency. The garage and shed are also not available to guests. You do have access to a large front and back yard for the kids to run and play. The yards are not fenced in. There is a patio in the backyard with a grill, table, chairs, firepit, and chairs.Other things to note:For a wealth of information about all there is to see and do in our area, take a look at the website for Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. You will learn about the parks, places to eat, shops, recreational activities, and more. Here is some quick information about park entrance fees.Indiana Dunes National Park, multiple entrances within minutes:Indiana Dunes National Park Pass: $45/yearAmerica the Beautiful Annual Pass (entrance to over 2,000 federal recreation sites): $80/yearWalk-in, bike-in, boat-in 1-7 day pass: $15 individual/$25 family1-7 day vehicle pass: $25 per carload/$20 per motorcycleIndiana Dunes State Park: only one entrance, 10 min awayIn-state annual pass (entrance to all Indiana State Park sites): $50Non-resident annual pass (entrance to all Indiana State Park sites): $70In-state daily pass: $7Non-resident daily pass: $12The Dunes Pavilion is in the State Park and has a beachside restaurant, ice cream shop, general store, and roof top drinks and food in the evenings.Michigan City Washington Park: 11 minutes away$15 a day per vehicle gives access to the large beach area, the splash pad, and the Washington Park Zoo. There is another entrance fee per person for the zoo that ranges $6-8.Central Beach is the closest beach entrance to our home, it is part of the National Park. It does require steps. Mt. Baldy, Michigan City, and the State Park are other close beaches. Michigan City Beach and the State Park Beach have large parking areas and you can walk right onto the beach. They also have boardwalks from the parking area to close the water.Downtown Chesterton is 12 minutes, Valparaiso University is 25 minutes, Coffee Creek Preserve is 14 minutes. Beverly Shores Southshore train to Chicago is 3 minutes away. Dune Park Southshore train to Chicago 9 minutes away.Stores like Aldi, Walmart, Meijer, Menards, Lowes, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kohls are 7-10 minutes away in Michigan City, along with a large number of restaurants. Closer by are local shops and attractions like the Schoolhouse Shop, Virks New Mart, Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop, The Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, The Goblin and the Grocer, Joe and Freddy's Bar and Grill, and more.Midway Airport is 59 miles, O'Hare Airport is 78 miles, and South Bend Airport is 37 miles.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach towels
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Village
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Duty free shops
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
- Dryer
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Playground
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
- 4 steps to reach entrance
- In-room accessibility
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a zoo
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Winery tours nearby
- Water park
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Bicycle parking
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Garden
- Recycling
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
Families love it for
- Water park, kitchen, playground, skiing nearby
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 18
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- No fireworks: No fireworks
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Beverly Shores Beach 4 min drive
- Lake View Beach 5 min drive
- Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets 7 min drive
- Blue Chip Casino 9 min drive
- Washington Park Beach 9 min drive
Getting around
- Michigan City Station 8 min drive
- Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop 10 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 7 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In 5 min drive
- Starbucks 5 min drive
- Burger King 5 min drive
- Olive Garden 7 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! located?
This family-friendly Michigan City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Beverly Shores Beach and Central Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).