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Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago

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The Lodge's great room facing Lake Michigan
Michigan Beach House wraparound porch facing lake
The Lodge great room with soaring stone fireplace and flat screen TV
Fire Pit in wooded yard with 8 lounge chairs [4 shown] with lit path to parking
The Lodge and its Lake Michigan view through 25 foot windows
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Michiana, MI
  • Popular LocationMichiana Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLocal10 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo20 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

The American Room

The Bunk Room

The Catch

The Fern Room

The Gondola

The Master

The Pendleton Room

4 bathrooms

First Floor Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second Floor Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House Near Beach only 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach House has a soaring 35 foot stone fireplace in great room with large picture windows facing Lake Michigan all while including all the modern comforts of a state of the art kitchen. Your vacation getaway for Summer beach fun, Fall leave turning, Winter snow fun or Spring winery tours. This gorgeous Beach house has all the cozy comforts of a pristine lodge, with modern amenities and the capability of sleeping 16 guests. Perfect for entertaining large groups or bundling away for a comfortable and charming weekend in this stunning lake house that is 135 footsteps from Lake Michigan with plenty of lake views.

Each room in The Beach Chalet has character and charm. New Kitchen with New appliances and granite counter tops. You and your guests will love selecting your unique bedrooms. Guests are greeted by a wrap-around lake facing front porch with integrated benches, 6 oversized Adirondack chairs and four tables for morning coffee or an afternoon drink. A bentwood loveseat and foot stool is a great spot for a afternoon nap.

You enter the great room called The Lodge. This 16x24 loft room with pine walls, oak floors,35 foot stone fireplace and beamed ceiling includes two sitting areas, one facing the lake a great spot for reading and the other around the stone gas fireplace and flat screen TV. This is the perfect place to unwind after a day at the beach or biking. The leather couches, mid-century furniture and Pendleton accents add to this room's charm.

Once guests pass through The Lodge they enter The Tap Room. The Tap Room is a perfect gathering place for games or to practice your bartending skills around the antique bar and chairs. The Tap Room has three sliding glass doors to access the wrap around deck to enjoy the lake views.

In addition to The Tap Room, guests can gather for meals, games and conversation in The Dining Room with its Pine walls, oak floors and wood table and chairs for ten. The room includes Pendleton accents and a themed light fixture and glass lamps.

You can cook in the new modern kitchen with its granite counter tops, all new brushed chrome Kitchen Aid appliances, oven, dishwasher, 5 burner range top and double door refrigerator freezer. The kitchen contains a coffee bar,pots, pans, dishware, cutlery, glassware, toaster, coffee pot, and baskets that hang from an antique sled from the ceiling over the sink and granite island with 4 counter stools. Also there is a small kitchen table with two chairs facing the garden.The kitchen has two doors to the secluded wooded backyard and patio with its two picnic tables that seat 12 as well as a Little Tyke picnic table and wagon. This wooded yard also includes two chairs and a side table as well as a gas grill. Deer sighting are common at dusk on the ridge.

The first floor also includes a full bath with new ceramic tile shower and two bedrooms. The American Room faces the lake and includes a queen bed, bookshelf, antique rocker, closet, and bedside tables. The Pendleton Room includes a queen bed, antique tennis racquets, a bookshelf, dresser, a rocker and a closet.

Guests will climb a beautiful staircase behind the 35 foot stone fireplace to get to the second floor. This level holds two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Fern Room holds a King bed, bedside tables, dresser, bookshelves and an antique bench with a window facing the lake. An adjacent bathroom includes an oversized tub and pine walls. The Master Bedroom with a window facing the lake in front. includes a king bed , two sitting chairs with a table , two bedside tables and a private bathroom with a new ceramic tile shower, Toto toilet and pine walls and views to the wooded yard in back.

Guests enter the Lower Level through a doorway between The Kitchen and The Lodge. Upon entering the Lower Level guests can see the new bathroom with oversized new ceramic tile shower, granite counter top. Guests staying in the lower level have a choice of three themed bedrooms. In addition, a new washing machine and two dryers are on this level as well as a laundry tub. The Gondola Room, positioned next to the bathroom, features a King sized bed with a mid-century headboard, an oversized lounger, a dresser, wall pegs on skis. The Bunk Room holds three twin beds, a flat screen TV, bookshelves, hat rack, two rockers, with table, two bed side tables, three camp stools and a mirror. Its rich red and green accents and Pendleton blankets create a peaceful space. The Catch is a bedroom and a half with a queen bed in one section and a twin in another. A large closet, tables, an easy back lounge chair and a fishing theme make this bedroom a catch.

Enjoy the wooded backyard which includes a fire pit surrounded by 8 lounge chairs. a beautiful new deck, gas grill and new pavers.

Other features include air conditioning, fire pit, parking and wireless internet access.

QUICK HOUSE/VILLAGE RULES:
-Maximum of 16 guests, with a guest defined as anyone over 2 years old according to Village Ordinance
-NO smoking
-NO fireworks on private or public property (i.e the beach)
-NO pets
-Enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
-Parking is limited to 3 vehicles directly in front of house, other cars can park on parking pad behind house and use path through yard

UPON CHECK-OUT:
-Please put all garbage in garbage cans/bins on street in front of the house
-Please put all recycling in marked recycling receptacle on street in front of the house
-Please put all USED towels in the laundry rooms

Here is the link to our other property in Michiana, MI:
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7519403?uni_id=6932028

Property manager

Roxanne or Colin
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Code- enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles directly in front of house, other cars can park on parking pad behind house and use path through yard.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

This vacation home is located in New Buffalo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Friendship Botanic Gardens. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Michiana, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sheridan Beach - 8 min drive
  • Local - 10 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 12 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 21 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Creekside Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ringing in the New Year
Our family of 14 had a great time for New Year’s in this house. We range in age from 6 to 74 and there was enough space for us to spread out when we wanted to and to be together when we wanted! Everything was perfect except the weather! We enjoyed deer sightings and walks on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Allowed us to really enjoy ourselves! Plenty of room. Great and equipped kitchen! Comfortable home feeling place. Excellent communication with host/property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
Perfect location and the house was well designed and curated. We had an amazing stay and they were very responsive. The kitchen could’ve used a few more essential items but nothing that would knock off a star or anything. Loved our trip! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sibling 'camp' on the shore of the lake
We had a family gathering over a long weekend. We grilled, had a fire in the back pit, played games at the massive dining table, cooked in the extremely well-stocked kitchen, and gathered on the deck for drinks and snacks. Four of us swam in Lake Michigan; it was surprisingly warm, and the water was crystal clear. This is a terric home with a lot of accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Trip
Our family had a wonderful time! It was so nice to be right by the beach yet have room for fires at night. Our favorite place we've stayed on Labor day weekend yet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roxanne or Colin

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We will be close by if you need anything. The home was designed with owner use in mind. The house is fabulous. The last time I was at The Michigan Chalet Beach House three deer were in the yard for an hour.

Here is the link to our other property in the area: The Michigan Riviera #7519403
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7519403?uni_id=6932028

Why they chose this property

This beautiful home is just 1 hr 15 mins from Chicago. You will love the sunsets from the beach. This incredible home has a state of the art kitchen, ceramic showers and updated bathrooms and there has been terrific attention to detail in its décor. It's a rambling 7 bedroom, 4 full bath home with all new appliances including a new washer and two new dryers.

What makes this property unique

Pendleton accent décor through out. Large stone fireplace. Lake Michigan is out front and a beautiful wooded yard out back. Only 135 footsteps to the beach. On dead end street so very little traffic. Beautiful yard. Guests tell us between the fabulous kitchen and grill and yard they cooked nightly so they could wander to the beach for sunset. Fire pit with 8 chairs around it. Parking in front and in back on a parking pad with a lit path to back of house.

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