See all properties
Entire home·Private host

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

Photo gallery for Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Michiana Shores, IN
  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Duneland Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Huge Living Room with a | Smart TV || Google Hub for music || Open Layout |

Sand & Sun Retreat|2 Living Rooms | Game Room |Game Room | Minutes to Beach

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (16)
The price is €370
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Sand & Sun Retreat|2 Living Rooms | Game Room |Game Room | Minutes to Beach

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

Welcome to Elle J Retreat house! This house has the Michiana cottage feel with beautiful pine flooring, but is updated with all of the modern amenities . This three bedroom/two bath home is tucked away in a woodsy setting so you can relax in peace and quiet. There is a fully stocked kitchen. The lovely screened-in porch is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee.

4 vintage adult bikes/2 kid bikes and beach floats available for your use.

Elle J Retreat house is the perfect getaway spot anytime of the year! The spacious outdoor deck with seating and a gas grill is perfect for family cook-outs. The house is set on a private wooded lot with much privacy. It is a short walk to Lake Michigan's Stop 37 for sunset. You can spend your summers on the beach; falls enjoying the changing tree foliage, a winery/brewery, or even a Notre Dame Football Game; Winter is great for sledding and then snuggling around the fireplace; Spring is great for all of the local hiking trails and golf courses.

Elle J Retreat is 2 blocks from Stop 50 Wood Fire Pizza and the horse stables where you can take a trail ride. The property backs up to the open wooded field where sometimes you can catch a glimpse of the horses running along the fence. We are 8 blocks to the Stop 37. If tides are high, stop 41 1/2 is a 10 minute bike ride. Blueberry picking is 2 miles away. Many apple orchards are 15 minutes away.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 11 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park
Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Laura Connelly

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Though we do not have a pack and play or a high ch

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Michigan City
Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Private vacation home

Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab Beach Wedding Weekend
Stayed with family in this wonderful beach home. Really great to have bikes to ride, beach chairs. Communication with host was clear and timely. 5 starts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
This cottage was beautiful. It had everything we needed plus more! Close to the beach and shopping. But most of all an awesome spot just to relax! Especially on the porch! Would highly recommend. Laura was very responsive and so helpful! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michiana Shores
I travelled with my husband, daughter and three teenage grandchildren. There was plenty of room for all of us. Communication with the host was quick and easy. She even let us know when the property was ready and we could check in early. The property was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ej t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The home was very nice and had lots of amenities that we loved! 2 things we didn't care for - the too early check out time (10:00am). Since we couldn't check in until about 4:00, it just seems really short. Most places are at least 11:00 or 12:00 checkout. Also, the rooms that had the trundle beds were Very small and we had to move furniture around ourselves in order to get the trundles out. Renters should not have to move furniture so rooms are usable. Perhaps those rooms can be reconfigured to make it easier to pull out trundles. In any case, the rooms are very small to have the bed and trundle in them and you essentially have to walk over/on the trundle to get out of rooms. The owner was Very accomodating and responsive to all inqueries and the home is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan City Chicago World Fair
Learned about the Chicago Fair houses in a class I took at Lourdes University recently and was so excited to see them and have a little vacation at the same time. I literally spent hours on the internet researching how we could see them. I asked at least 6 different people at the visitor centers, park visitors centers, VRBO owners. Couldn’t find anything!!! I don’t know if people are trying to protect the homes from people roaming the neighborhood or if people who live there really just don’t know anything about them. We did finally find them, and they did not disappoint. After visiting there, we went to the Depot, a small art gallery/museum. It was packed full of information about the houses and the fair!! Good place to start if you’re interested in seeing the houses. Our VRBO was close to everything we wanted to see. It had a beautiful porch for game playing and a cozy tv area for watching a Halloween movie each night. I would recommend this VRBO for a fun vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Scenery
Dark arrival. Missed the keypad because it’s dark too lol Plenty of room for all. Beds all great! Used one of the Trundle (grey) also very cozy! Plenty of blankets and seating for all. Deck was great for nature, eating, and coffee. Deer every morning. Convenient to Lake Michigan. Nice quiet area. Kids loved bikes! Would stay again for sure. Candles would help closed up scent go away quicker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan N., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house/cabin
We had a wonderful time! We were a group of 8 adulta and we wanted a weekend getway from the city. At about just over an hour away from chicago it offered the calm and quiet we need to relax. The host offered everything you could need. We used the bikes located in the shed and road all the way to the nearest beach! This was a memorable trip and we def recommend this for everyone including families with young children! We loved the fire pit. The only thing i would recommend is extending the lights from the back porch to the trees near and around the fire pit. Other than that the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhainn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Area
This home was very clean & had everything we required to make meals, including spices. Beds were comfy and the porch was a wonderful place to enjoy morning coffee. Grounds are landscaped beautifully
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
Clean, updated, all amenities and not far from towns
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family vacation!
We loved the “cabin” as my grandsons called it :) It was perfect for our needs. The extra touches - games, bikes and beach chairs were great! Laura was very responsive to our questions and very helpful with suggestions of things to do. Very family friendly area with two play areas near by. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Getaway
Beautiful house and property! The host thought of everything and the 4 of us felt right at home. Would highly recommend and hope to visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michiana 2023
Property was excellent. The back porch was exactly what lazy summer days were made for! Loved, loved, loved the yard. So peaceful and zen. Gave the rental info to a cousin who lives in the area for another family get together later in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
This is fantastic property with multiple comfortable living spaces to gather. This was also one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary celebration
Terrific property; very clean with everything that we needed; host is very responsive. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
This provided the perfect relaxing getaway for our busy family. The kitchen was well stocked and had all we needed to cook. The porch and outdoor areas were so beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental close to the beach with awesome host!
My family and I stayed the holiday weekend . We all had a wonderful time . Beautiful property with a family of deer and the back yard and very close to the beach . Awesome host too! We will decently come back. Thank you Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend ever
We all enjoyed ourselves so much. Lots to do. The house is so cozy and clean. Laura is a fantastic hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and super lovely
What a great house! Everything was as described, super clean and organized and perfect for our family of 6! Stop 37 even has a 15 minute parking area so we could unload our beach gear. Definitely would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week in Michiana!
We had a fabulous week staying in Laura’s house. We spent most of our time on the wonderful screened in porch. It’s so peaceful out there; just listening to the birds and watching for deer. Plenty of towels, chairs, etc… for the beach. Beach is about a 12-13 minute walk from the house. House was very clean and just as it looks in the pictures. Would definitely rent from Laura again. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls getaway
We had a fantastic time here - it was the perfect setting for a girls weekend getaway. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch and down by the fire pit. The walk to the beach was beautiful and we enjoyed riding the bikes around the quiet neighborhood. The house was very well-stocked for cooking all of our meals. We will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Lake Forest, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
We had a wonderful time! Only issue was we wanted to stay li her! The house is amazing and Laura is super attentive! We loved every minute! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family vacation
Our family (6 of us) had a great time here. It truly is retreat-like. Cozy and private and has everything you need. We enjoyed the lake, biking, walking, playing games indoors and out. Laura was excellent to work with through the whole process. We plan on visiting again with friends--we want to show them the place and the area! Thanks Laura!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
The property was clean and we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely!
The house is lovely and quiet and so comfortable. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly cozy space for our girls weekend!
Some girlfriends and I stayed here for a quick weekend getaway! The house was so cute and was well-maintained. We had plenty of space for the 6 of us to hang out, and we were appreciative that there was a list of things to do locally and good places to eat nearby! Thank you for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021