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'HOW YOU DUNE?'- LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH HOUSE PERFECT FOR LARGE GROUPS!

 
 
 
Michigan City house rental - Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.
Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.
 
Michigan City house rental - Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.

Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.

Open living, dining, kitchen offers beautiful views of the dune, plus a 49" HDTV

Open living, dining, kitchen offers beautiful views of the dune, plus a 49" HDTV

Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to entertain large groups

Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to entertain large groups

Dining room seats 10 comfortably

Dining room seats 10 comfortably

Den has flat screen TV, DVD and foosball

Den has flat screen TV, DVD and foosball

Plenty of outdoor seating on the 1,500 square foot deck.

Plenty of outdoor seating on the 1,500 square foot deck.

Huge private yard, and the lake is just over the dune!

Huge private yard, and the lake is just over the dune!

1st floor bedroom- queen

1st floor bedroom- queen

1st floor queen bedroom has attached full bath

1st floor queen bedroom has attached full bath

1st floor bath

1st floor bath

1st floor laundry

1st floor laundry

Master bedroom has king bed, lake view and walk-in closet

Master bedroom has king bed, lake view and walk-in closet

2nd floor bedroom has 2 twins and flat screen tv

2nd floor bedroom has 2 twins and flat screen tv

2nd floor bunk bed plus twin

2nd floor bunk bed plus twin

2nd floor bath with shower/tub

2nd floor bath with shower/tub

2nd floor bathroom with shower/tub

2nd floor bathroom with shower/tub

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

Gorgeous sunsets

Gorgeous sunsets

Beautiful, deep beach with pristine sand

Beautiful, deep beach with pristine sand

Plenty of room to run and play!

Plenty of room to run and play!

Only an hour from Chicago

Only an hour from Chicago

Sun setting on the Sears (Willis) Tower

Sun setting on the Sears (Willis) Tower

Endless fun just a short walk over the sand dune!

Endless fun just a short walk over the sand dune!

Per night (USD) $700 - $800
Per week $4,550 - $5,600
  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps16
  • 4 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 - 7 nights

Photos and Description of the Michigan City vacation house rental
7 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Located on Lake Michigan's Most Beautiful Beach

This home, completely remodeled in 2011, has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and features all the comforts of home. Located just 60 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from South Bend, this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only a private sand dune separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches so you can enjoy the privacy of your own yard while celebrating the tranquility of beach front living.

The home features a large open living, dining, and kitchen area offering sunny, sweeping views of the waterfront dune. Over 800 square feet of deck and 450 square feet of patio space with a large fire pit and plenty of seating offer tons of space for dining and enjoying the beach. The house also has an outdoor shower, extra den with a flat screen TV and foosball table for the kids, a large private back yard, and an indoor/outdoor speaker system.

About Jen Truszkowski

We live in the suburbs of Chicago. I am an interior designer and my husband is in real estate. We have been renting properties to vacationers in Harbor Country for over 7 years and we enjoy offering well furnished homes to families for vacations they will cherish for a lifetime!

Jen Truszkowski purchased this house in 2010
Why Jen Truszkowski chose Michigan City

We have been enjoying the NW Indiana/SW Michigan lakefront for years, but had been searching for a house close to the beach. When this house became available, we jumped on the chance to have a waterfront property. The house needed to be completely gutted and rebuilt including new plumbing, electric, HVAC, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, etc., which gave us the opportunity to design and furnish the home so it is ideal for summer vacation rentals.

What makes this house unique

How You Dune is a great place for kids. Our large yard offers privacy for get togethers on the deck and lots of wide open space for kids to run and explore. It's easy to run back and forth from the water to the house, sunsets are at your fingertips every night, and the sounds of the waves crashing reminds us we are someplace special!

Michigan City house rental - Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.

Deck/Patio offers dining for 16 plus lounge area and fire pit.

Open living, dining, kitchen offers beautiful views of the dune, plus a 49" HDTV

Open living, dining, kitchen offers beautiful views of the dune, plus a 49" HDTV

Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to entertain large groups

Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to entertain large groups

Dining room seats 10 comfortably

Dining room seats 10 comfortably

Den has flat screen TV, DVD and foosball

Den has flat screen TV, DVD and foosball

Plenty of outdoor seating on the 1,500 square foot deck.

Plenty of outdoor seating on the 1,500 square foot deck.

Huge private yard, and the lake is just over the dune!

Huge private yard, and the lake is just over the dune!

1st floor bedroom- queen

1st floor bedroom- queen

1st floor queen bedroom has attached full bath

1st floor queen bedroom has attached full bath

1st floor bath

1st floor bath

1st floor laundry

1st floor laundry

Master bedroom has king bed, lake view and walk-in closet

Master bedroom has king bed, lake view and walk-in closet

2nd floor bedroom has 2 twins and flat screen tv

2nd floor bedroom has 2 twins and flat screen tv

2nd floor bunk bed plus twin

2nd floor bunk bed plus twin

2nd floor bath with shower/tub

2nd floor bath with shower/tub

2nd floor bathroom with shower/tub

2nd floor bathroom with shower/tub

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

2nd floor queen bedroom

Gorgeous sunsets

Gorgeous sunsets

Beautiful, deep beach with pristine sand

Beautiful, deep beach with pristine sand

Plenty of room to run and play!

Plenty of room to run and play!

Only an hour from Chicago

Only an hour from Chicago

Sun setting on the Sears (Willis) Tower

Sun setting on the Sears (Willis) Tower

Endless fun just a short walk over the sand dune!

Endless fun just a short walk over the sand dune!

Nearest Airport : Chicago Midway at 60 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrak at 1 Miles
Nearest Motorway : I94 at 4 Miles
Nearest Beach : Sheridan Beach
Nearest Barpub : Shoreline Brewery at 0.75 Miles
Nearest Golf : Pottawattomie Country Club at 3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Swingbelly's at 0.75 Miles
Car: recommended

This property, located just 60 minutes from Chicago and directly on one of Lake Michigan's finest beaches, offers water and beach fun at your fingertips including jet skis delivered to your beach. The house is walking distance to Washington Park which offers a zoo, small water park, restaurants, art museum, marina, fishing and more. Outlet mall, casinos, lots of antiquing and great restaurants in the very near vicinity.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Michigan City, Indiana

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$800
2 nights
 
 
Fall/Winter/Spring
Sep 3 - May 27
$700
$4,550
2 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $600 Nightly
 
Early Summer
Jun 1 - Jun 27
$800
3 nights
 
 
Summer
Jun 28 - Aug 15
$5,600
7 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $750 Nightly
 
Late Summer
Aug 16 - Aug 30
$700
$4,550
4 nights
 
 
4th of July Week
Jun 28 2013 - Jul 6 2013
$6,000
Flat fee
8 nights
 
 
Columbus Day Weekend
Oct 11 2013 - Oct 15 2013
$2,200
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
Thanksgiving
Nov 27 2013 - Dec 2 2013
$2,800
Flat fee
5 nights
 
 
Christmas- 4 nights
Dec 22 2013 - Dec 27 2013
$2,800
Flat fee
5 nights
 
 
New Year's Eve- 3 nights
Dec 31 2013 - Jan 4 2014
$2,100
Flat fee
4 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

50% deposit required to hold date. Balance due in full 30 days prior to stay, plus $1000 security deposit. Deposit will be returned within 30 days of stay if no damages are incurred.
Fees And Taxes Add 12% for IN sales and lodging taxes
Add $250 for mid-week and exit cleaning fees

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Michigan City, Indiana

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2800 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Lakefront
  • Beach View ...
    Gorgeous sand dune offers a large, private yard between the home and the beach.
  • Beachfront ...
    Located directly on one of Lake Michigan's most beautiful beaches.
  • Lake View ...
    Lake Michigan is visible from 2nd floor.
Theme:
  • Family
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Living Room ...
    Comcast cable TV provided.
  • Telephone ...
    Unlimited local and long distance calls.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Two brand new central HVAC systems to keep the upstairs and downstairs cool in the summer.
  • Linens Provided ...
    All bed linens provided.
  • Parking ...
    Off-street parking available for 3 cars. Additional street parking is also available.
  • Internet ...
    Wireless high speed internet provided by Comcast.
  • Towels Provided ...
    Separate bath and beach towels are provided.
  • Fireplace ...
    Wood burning fireplace perfect for those cold winter nights.
Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    20 sets of indoor dishes and 18 sets of outdoor (melamine) dishes perfect for dining on the deck.
  • Refrigerator ...
    Ice and water in the door.
  • Kitchen ...
    Fully equipped for entertaining large groups plus a hospitality area with coffee maker and mugs.
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , First floor
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , First floor
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Second floor
    Bathroom 4 - combination tub/shower , toilet , Second floor
  • The home comes fully equipped with bath towels and separate beach towels for use on the sand.
Bedrooms:
  • 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , First floor bedroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king , Second floor bedroom
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , First floor bedroom
    Bedroom 4 - 2 twin/ single , Second floor bedroom
    Bedroom 5 - 1 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed , Second floor bedroom
    Bedroom 6 - 1 queen , Second floor bedroom
    Bedroom 7 - 1 queen , Second floor bedroom
Entertainment:
  • Television ...
    49' flat screen in living room, 36' flat screen in den, 24' flat screen in twin bedroom, 39' TV in master bedroom
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Comcast cable, internet, and phone service
  • Stereo ...
    Speaker system inside and out with iPod docking station to allow digital music.
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Foosball
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    800 sq ft deck, 450 sq ft patio with fire pit
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    Kid toys, umbrellas
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Brand new stainless Weber connected to natural gas is on the deck.
  • 8 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    Home has plenty of beach toys, foosball table, and rooms with separate TV's perfect for kids' movie nights. The expansive sand dune located between the beach and the house is immediately adjacent to the deck and is perfect for kids to play on while parents relax with a cocktail.
  • limited accessibility ...
    The home have a bedroom with a sit-down shower on the first floor but occupants must walk up 4 steps to get to the deck and an additional stoop to enter the home.
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    25
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Events Allowed
Attractions:
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • water parks
  • winery tours
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • museums
  • synagogues
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • gambling casinos
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • shopping
  • boating
  • sledding
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • roller blading
  • water tubing
  • golf
  • kayaking
  • sailing
  • water skiing
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • wind-surfing
  • cycling
  • cross country skiing
  • fishing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Michigan City, Indiana

'How You Dune?'- Lake Michigan Beach House Perfect For Large Groups!
average rating of 5.0 based on 1 reviews
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'How You Dune?'- Lake Michigan Beach House Perfect For Large Groups!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p452281vbi
847-275-2096 (Illinois, USA)
Sheridan Beach Michigan City
Wilmette, IL
5

Wonderful Getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: October 2012
I can't say enough about our stay at "How You Dune?" The location was just perfect! It was a quick trip from Chicago, but it felt like another world. The home is nestled in the dunes with a stunning view of Lake Michigan just beyond. The house is beautifully decorated and well kept. The rooms were clean, bright and comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed for a large group. We comfortably slept, fed and entertained 15 people! We will definitely visit again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Molly! Come back and stay with us again soon!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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