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Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Chip Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

This vacation home places you next to Lake Michigan and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Blue Chip Casino. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Washington Park Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Michigan City Station - 20 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Options Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bartlett’s Fish Camp - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 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.

Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!

Nestled in the walkable Sheridan Beach area of Northern Indiana’s gorgeous and expansive lakeshore along Lake Michigan. Comfortably sleeps 12 - 14 with the perfect amount of space to get together and getaway to your own private spaces. 

You can expect your stay to be hassle free with fresh linens, contactless entry, a fully stocked kitchen and ready-to-go beach supplies (beach towels, chairs and beach toys), a gas grill with dedicated gas line, extra-large deck with outdoor patio table seating 8,  fire pit for making Smores,  Keurig coffee maker, FAST and strong Wifi, Smart TVs, Pack n Play and second floor laundry. Main level sleeping spaces (including 1 private bedroom), 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2 full baths, large dining room for you and yours to gather! Parking is off-street and on-street as available.

Walkable to Lake Michigan Beaches, local parks, museums, Washington Park Zoo, Breweries, Uptown Arts District and local fan favorite breakfast lunch spot DuneBillies. This is the perfect space as a base camp for adventures in Michigan City, Indiana, Indiana National Dunes Lakeshore, Harbor Country and Wine Country in Michigan and less than an hour to Notre Dame Stadium and Chicago.

No matter the season, Cottage Blue offers you and yours everything you need for a weekend away or a week long vacation!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of towels before you leave. All beach towels should be washed and put away the day before you leave in the baskets in the downstairs bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Michigan City, a short 2-minute walk from Lake Michigan and also 16 minutes on foot from Blue Chip Casino. You'll also find Washington Park Beach and Washington Park Zoo less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You!?

Yes, every accommodation at Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

Airy and bright, Cottage Blue Welcomes You! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Girls weekend!

Went with 6 old high school friend! Lots of room for us to sleep and play and love being so close to the beach! Sunsets each evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean and ready for us with all the extras waiting (TP, laundry soap, DW soap, hand soap, paper towels, utensils, salt/pepper etc.) Front porch was spacious enough for all of us and the fire pit was great in the evening. Great location with easy access to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

First family vacation with kids and grandkids and everything was great. We loved the house! any questions were promptly answered. Close to beach, zoo and parks. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, cute house, good communication

We had a wonderful time and this location was perfect for us. The communication with the property manager was great and we loved that the beach was right there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Blue on Lake Michigan

Wonderful house steps away from Lake Michigan. Very clean and well stocked for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Wonderful sibling reunion! Grateful for a nice place to reminisce, rest, play, and build new memories. We dealt with a couple of difficulties, however. The TV instructions were minimal, and several intelligent members of our group struggled with its operation. The upstairs thermostat and/or air conditioner was not working correctly, as the temp remained very warm during our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Michigan City very much. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for our family vacation

We really enjoyed this home and plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend getaway

We had an awesome time at the cottage! We met some good friends and their children for a quick weekend getaway. Between the 2 families we had 6 children between the ages of 4 and 9. There was plenty of room and we appreciated the house being relatively kid friendly. There was a super cute zoo less than a 1/2 mile walk away and great beach access about 2 blocks away. It was a perfect location! The house had everything we needed and despite other reviews we found the check out requirements extremely reasonable. The one time we had to contact the property manager about a minor issue with the grill, she was super prompt and courteous in her response. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Such a nice property! Located close to the beach, had tons of dishwater and beach supplies. 4 bedrooms upstairs were good size. Perfect rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Abigail F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

It was a nice stay, a short walk to the lake. The check out rules need to lighten up some, and not threaten to charge more if somethings aren't done. I understand some things need to get done, but you pay a pricey cleaning fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It is a great place to stay

Everything is organized and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property with a few small shortcomings

The property is great. Located 3 minutes from the beach. Amenities were great. Lots of extra items ready for use. Beach chairs, beach towels, toys, fire pit, grill. The biggest let down was that the outdoor shower was not hooked up. It would have been nice to rinse the sand off of my kids with warm water before going inside. The beach wagon had a busted tire and was not usable. Also, the check-out instructions were very specific and a bit uptight. Mandating that all beach towels are washed and folded, all bedding removed from the beds and placed near washing machine, mandating that two loads of laundry be started before leaving. I understand the intent of the requests, and the place is great; however, for the price paid I would like a little more lax policy on linens/towels or at least a better tone to the check-out instructions. 5 separate bedroom spaces, 10 beds all said and done. Perfect for large getaway. Would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the SUN!!!

Our group really enjoyed this house! Lots of bedrooms, could use another bathroom - but we made it work. The beach is very close and stunning! There was plenty of everything that we needed. Thanks for providing the beach chairs and wagon, that helped with the trek to and from the beach. We loved our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue house

Very nice house and location. Granted Michigan City in February is not the best time for the beach, we had a great family weekend. Thanks so much for sharing your house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

LUCAS H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy rental and close to the beach

There are some needed updates, like the TVs in the bedrooms (which are still tube TVs) and the grill cooked kind of unevenly, but this property was a great getaway for my family. It was very close to the beach. Everything about this trip was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME!

This property was perfect in every way. You could walk everywhere and the over all stay was perfect. The house was excellent. My family of 12 can't wait to go back! BETH NOBLE
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Karon F., Rolling Meadows, il

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun times

Comfy and cute house. Very spacious. Perfect for getting our family together - 8 adults and 6 kids. Close to beach and many attractions.

8/10 Good

Karen T.

Nice place to stay at the beach!

The home is clean with a well stocked kitchen. Furniture is dated, but not uncomfortable. We had an issue with getting the gas fireplace started consistently. Would have appreciated knowing in advance to bring TP and hand soap. But otherwise this is a great place for a family getaway! Be sure to check out the outlet mall!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bianca H.

Awesome

It was nice clean Furniture was outdated but other than that it was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

This property was great for the Christmas gathering of our family and grandchildren

We had plenty of sleeping space with 5 bedrooms. The downstairs bedroom became the main play room for the kids. Only suggestion would be that cleaning staff provide extra trash bags for kitchen and additional toilet paper. The boxes of tissue were appreciated since this is the season of cold!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Crown point, indiana.

Loved the house

We stayed at the house for our daughters wedding. We loved it. It has beds for like 14 or something, it’s crazy. We only used like 5, people ended up crashing at other houses after parties. So we had so much more room for activities. We would stay there again. It was super clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Karen W., Naperville, IL

It was a neighbors weekend with 6 ladies. We loved the location and all the space in the home.

It was a great location. Our contact Cari was very accommodating. It worked for the six of us. We plan to book here again for the next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

beth k.

Location great...very clean

Walking distance to beach park zoo..close to good restaurants...

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

Great stay for expanding families

We stayed at the cottage for our family vacation and really enjoyed the space. The previous 3 years we had stayed at hotels and found that it was hard to spend time together in the evening. We had 8 adults and a two year old. Every couple had their own room which was good for privacy. We went to Four Winds Casino which is a really cool place and if you like to gamble a little it is fun. Their is a local beach within a block that we walked to everyday. The house has an outdoor shower that was great for getting the sand off before going inside. There is a small zoo & a splash pad close by that was great for younger kids. There is a Meijer within 5-7 miles which had everything we needed. We cooked all our meals at the house so I have no recommendations for places to eat. With that being said, the grill looks like it could use some maintenance or even be replaced. Only half of the burners were working well and it made it a little difficult to cook all our meat at one time. But we made due. The Lighthouse outlets near by were a great activity for a rainy day and we found some pretty good deals. The only other thing I wasn’t aware of was the arrangements for picking up and dropping off the key. It did not make a difference for us since we were leaving earlier in the day but the keys are picked up at a real estate office and it is recommended to pick up by 5 pm central time. The time change helped us since we were traveling from Michigan to Indiana and we gained an hour. The “list of things that need to be done before you leave” letter that you receive with the key comes across much more demanding than what it really requires. Just have to do a couple loads of laundry and straighten up. Overall this is a place we would stay again. Reasonably priced and very functional for a larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018