Summary:
Welcome to the Cozy Getaway in Michigan City. Escape with family or friends near the dunes of Lake Michigan! This unit is very spacious and has an open concept,. Guests will love being able to walk to the beach, outlet mall, zoo, restaurants and shops. Minutes drive to hiking trails in the nation's newest national park, casino, wineries, boat rentals, splash pad and park. This is the perfect little getaway for up to 4 people who want to relax or adventure! This is a upstairs unit.

The Space:
Large & Spacious 1bed/1bath upstairs apartment with full kitchen, dishwasher, breakfast bar, queen size bed, sofa bed, loveseat and complete turnkey for your stay. Open concept between the family room, kitchen, desk & dining room table. We are located directly across the street from the Lighthouse Outlet Mall. This apartment has never had pets. No pets allowed. There is a large porch to read or have coffee.

To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!

UNIT PERKS:
--This house also has a sofa bed in the family room that accommodates up to 4 guests.
--This rental includes a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender & coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, & paper towel will be provided for your use.
--Along with coffee, creamer and sweetener are provided.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided.
--A hair dryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has a dresser storage and the master bedroom has hangers for clothing storage. There is also an iron and ironing board.
--Small beach toys for kids and and beach towels are provided for each guest.
--A few board games are available for your use upstairs in the kid zone areas
--A fire pit/chairs are available in the backyard for your use. Guests can bring their own firewood.
--Guests can park up to three cars in the area behind the house. Free public street parking is also in front of the house.

TECHNOLOGY:
--A large, flat screen smart TV is hooked up in your living area & master bedroom, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;)
--High Speed Wifi is provided.
--A washer/dryer is available for your use in the home.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--AirBnB users who are "verified" and who already have positive reviews from other hosts.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--A maximum of eight guests per reservation. Extra guests are not allowed.
--We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. To keep the unit in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests.

Guest Access:
Guests can enjoy the entire house.

The Neighborhood:
Michigan City is a great vacation spot. A variety of activities are available for everyone, regardless of age/ability/interests.

Favorite spots include restaurants/cafes:
--Shoreline Brewery
--Panini Panini
--The Goblin & The Grocer
--Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties
--Hokkaido Sushi
--Fish Camp
--Zorn Brewery

Grocery Stores nearby include:
--Nature's Cupboard
--Meijer
--Walmart
--Jewel (Chesterton)

Things to do:
--Michigan City Beaches
--Michigan City Zoo
--Michigan City splashpad park for kids
--Michigan City Outlet Malls
--Michigan City park (with weekly live music and jungle gym for kids)
--Michigan City Skate Park
--Blue Chip Casino
--The nation's newest national park includes tons of additional beaches along Lake Michigan, and fourteen hiking trail systems at the Indiana Dunes.
--May guests also enjoy visiting wineries and breweries throughout the region, horseback riding, as well as antiquing.

Getting Around:
A car is the best mode of transportation around the area. Feel free to bring your own bikes, as biking along the lakefront is beautiful.

Other Things to Note:
CHECK-IN INFO:
--Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions and a key code for entry on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through their direct booking messenger.
--Please note that Michigan City is on Central Standard Time (CST). Check-in is between 4 and 7 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive.
--Our cancellation policy is moderate.

Interaction with Guests:
Host is available for any questions throughout your stay.