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A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a central island with bar stools.
A swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A red house with a white front door, two white railings, and a wooden staircase leading up to the door.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Place, Lake Kai
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Michigan City

This vacation home places you next to Sand Castle Park and Waterfall Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Kai - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waterfall Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sheridan Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Kitchen - ‬6 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.

One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!

Big Red was built in 2015 by Cornerstone Builders. Big Red has an open floor plan with many upgrades including a six burner gas wolf range and subzero refrigerator with a spacious dining area both in and out on the screened porch.

The open kitchen allows for big gatherings with lots of counter top for many cooks to be in the kitchen! The gas grill is located conveniently off the eat in screened porch and great for morning breakfast and coffee. Big Red is next to the kiddie playground and is surrounded by beautiful tall oak trees up on a hill, and presents a very private setting.

There are 5 bedrooms including 4 queen beds and 3 sets of bunks.


The home sleeps 14 comfortably and there is room to include additional mattresses or cots.

Two of the Queen bedrooms have flat screens for TV viewing and a door that leads out to the 2nd floor deck with comfortable outdoor furniture for star gazing.


Big Red is equipped with 4 full bathrooms, 1 of the bathrooms has a full bathtub and the rest are showers.

Big Red has a laundry room with full size facilities.

Big Red's family room is amazing with a large screen TV and cozy fireplace and enough seating for all! It's truly a home to create family traditions!

The upstairs has a Jack and Jill bathroom between two of the queen rooms.


Downstairs is a quiet room with comfy sofa's and chairs, and plenty of beach gear, toys, games and sports gear.

Big Red comes with a matching golf cart to drive the family down to beautiful lake michigan or just to tour around and enjoy the view!

Ammenities include full size pool, basketball courts, volley ball courts, multitple playgrounds, paddle boats and kayaks

Parking for two regular size cars. SUV’s and additional cars park in overflow lot a few houses down block.


The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find 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 loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Return the keys
Please leave keys in island and doors open for cleaning crew.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Segways available for rent. If interested let us know.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Michigan City, just steps from Sand Castle Park and Waterfall Park, and within a short walk of Lake Kai. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Yes, there is a garage.

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 amenities will couples enjoy at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Does One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red!?

Yes, every house at One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! comes with a balcony.

One hour & 15 minutes from Chicago! Create family traditions at Big Red! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip!

Perfect big house for us! Clean, lots of amenities and a short walk to the pool or beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Racheal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit

This is our second time staying at Big Red. The space and layout for our three families was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gathering room
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Big Red

We loved our stay at Big Red. Highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home

Awesome home! We had a great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place. Owner is amazing!

Clean...perfect> would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Red Get Away

Beautiful home close to the beach and pool. The kids enjoyed going to the park daily. Lots of close activities nearby, zoo, outlet mall, botanical gardens. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Friendly

We had a wonderful stay at Big Red! The layout of the home is conducive to having functional family time, the kitchen is well stocked for cooking, plenty of showers, fire-pit was great, and screened porch made for a useful extra space. Any needs we had were addressed, communication with owner was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

This home was more than we could ask for. Everything is right there within the resort. The house was clean and big enough for everyone to have their own space. We would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful family trip!

We absolutely loved staying at Big Red! The house was perfect for our family - grandparents, parents + 3 kids. The location is perfect (next to the park) and the house is comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The owners were easily accessible and very quick to respond to anything we needed. We’ll be staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We really enjoyed our stay at Big Red! The owner lives nearby and was very communicative and helpful before and throughout our stay. The location is great and having access to the golfcart was extra convenient. It was really nice having a place with so many beds and bathrooms for several families to stay together for a reunion. Highly recommend, and we hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families

We had a great week staying at Big Red. Plenty of room for large families (12 in our group ranging in age 1-67) to share meals, cook, play games or just hangout. Kitchen is very large, updated and well stocked. The owner was close by and very quick to respond when asked a question. Lots to offer for all ages.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good time was had by all.

The property suited our family admirably. The large kitchen/living room we used a great deal and it was very comfortable. The kids enjoyed the games available in the game chest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation for 14 od us

Wonderful!! Plenty of sleep area & quiet get away space with front porch chairs, long screened back porch, balcony.. Amenities- pool, beach, private fishing pier (no license needed & the fish & snapping turtle), sand volleyball, golf cart. Host was the best!! Kathy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fine family time at the beach!

We were a party of 7, ranging from 2 to 74 - and we had a great time being together. We used the golf cart or walked to and from the beach ( a 10 minute walk at most), swam, cooked, ate, read, etc. The 2-year old loved being right next door to the playground (and the golf cart!). We took short trips to Sawyer, the Botanical Gardens, the local movie theater, and the Casino, but mostly took it VERY easy. Michigan City is easily reached from Midway Airport too. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking; the house is very clean; there are many beach towels, etc. and the house sleeps 14!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indiana Dunes

Loved the open upper back deck with Adirondack chairs on it & how it stayed shady & cool with the trees behind it. Jonathan was very quick to respond with any questions we had, his home was very clean & well kept up & the location was perfect for getting to the beach. The golf cart was a lot of fun in getting to the beach or the pool & it was a bonus to have beach supplies already provided for us in the basement. Expect to have to park in the overflow parking lot just a few doors down if you have more than 1 vehicle though. Overall our group of ages 8 months through 77 years old had a great time & I would recommend staying there especially if you like the beach which was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Racheal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 3 Families

We have been traveling to Beachwalk for years. This was our first time renting at Big Red. The space was perfect for our 3 families (14 people) with kids ranging from 7-14. It was conveniently located right next to the park. We had some minor inconveniences pop-up after arrival (light bulbs, batteries, low tire issue on the golf cart). The host was prompt to respond and assisted with correcting the concerns and even offered us to stay an extra day for the inconvenience. Although we weren’t able to stay, we were able to make our checkout a little later which was a wonderful option. Thank you JR & Theresa for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Sun!

My family of 16 (8 adults, 8 children) enjoyed our stay at Big Red. The house accommodated our large family and we had plenty of space to sprawl out. The property manager was very accessible and answered our questions in a timely manner. The kitchen had high-end appliances which were much appreciated when cooking for a crowd. The screened in porch was a great place to have breakfast and lunch. The amenities of this property include access to the Beachwalk Resort pool, fishing lake (including paddle boarding and kayaking), Lake Michigan Access access, and you can use the golf cart to zip around. There were beach towels accessible and also some other handy items (beach chairs, umbrellas, and sand toys).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Bug Red

The house is amazing. The kitchen was very well equipped. We brought our own kitchen aid mixer and discovered they had one. Coffee maker and Keurig were there Two sizes of crock pots. Sharp knives. Great appliances. We used the washer and dryer we brought our own detergent but they some there. The screened in porch was great. Everyone loved the golf cart. The beds were nice lots of towels were there. We had 8 people 2 were small children. The deck on the second floor was beautiful but we did not utilize it. The host was on site and very kind and nice Thanks for a good reunion
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Red is the perfect family vaca place

The Big Red House is the perfect place to have a family vacation! Plenty of bed and bath space. The kitchen is large with first-class appliances. The laundry room has big appliances for those large loads in case it's needed. There's plenty of sitting areas from the front porch to the two decks across the back of the house. They overlook a nice tree line making it feel secluded. The grill worked great. There's even a little fire pit in the front. The house is next to a common play ground our kids really liked when we weren't using the golf cart to go to the beach. A small lake for free kayaking and water boards along with the pool, a little fishing pier and snack shack is within a couple of blocks, an easy stroll from The Big Red. The owner was quickly available when we had questions. Lots of toys, games and movies available in the house. Our family group loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house.

House was very well taken care of and is an amazing vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dev N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved Big Red

This was a great family house. Huge open kitchen, dining and family room. We spent hours on the shady, screened in porch. Everything worked well and was very clean. The owners were super responsive. The area is perfect for multigenerational families. You never have to get in your car! We walked or took the golf cart everywhere. At night, the whole neighborhood is filled with families sitting around a campfire. It’s such a happy, peaceful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lia G.

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Great house in a fun area

We enjoyed our stay at Big Red. The house has a great Kentucky Derby theme with cool art and mementos. The neighborhood is a golf cart vacation rental community with a pool, a lake with a small beach and easy access to Lake Michigan across the street from the community. The house has a nice layout with a big living room and nice sized kitchen and dining area and a screened porch that has tables for additional seating that we really enjoyed. The bathroom situation is a little odd -- 4 full baths total but one is in the basement and one on first floor. There are only 2 bathroom upstairs that all 5 bedrooms share. Lots of towels, including beach towels and a nice laundry room. We loved having the golf cart to zip around the neighborhood. JR is very responsive and quickly got back to us with what we needed. House was mostly well stocked. We needed to ask for a broom and the only vacuum was a roomba that no one could figure out -- a regular vacuum or a nice broom with dust pan would be nice. The area is neat -- we enjoyed Washington Park zoo, free Thursday evening concert in the park, the friendship Botanical garden and the Dunes state park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Big Red!

Family trip with a bunch of kids and adults. Big Red was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Red - Great Family Vacation!!

Big Red was everything we wanted for a family vacation! The house was beautiful and had all the extras. Make sure you read the description. The house has games, kayak, scooters, floaties, beach towels, laundry soap, etc. We brought way more than we needed. There is a nice grocery store 5-10 minutes away with reasonable prices. The rental came with a golf cart which was so nice to ride around and go to the beach, which is right around the corner. I would recommend it you have more than 5 people, rent another golf cart.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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