Renew + Relax: Sunny Lakeside Michiana Cottage w/ Hot Tub & Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ 8-person Hot Tub ✔ Sleeps 12 (10 in main house + 2 in guest cabin) ✔ 1 mile to beach ✔ 6 min to Shady Creek Winery ✔ 10 min to New Buffalo + Michigan City ✔ Outdoor firepit & picnic table ✔ Gas BBQ grill ✔ Smart TVs & board games ✔ King bed in main bedroom ✔ Luxury custom-designed home ✔ Private wooded lot ✔ 2 Adult & 2 kids' bikes ✔ Beach chairs, toys, wagon and towels ✔ Pickleball paddles & nearby courts ✔ 4 vehicle parking ✔ 2-person workstation ✔ High speed wifi ✔ Fully stocked HOME DETAILS: You’ll quickly see why our guests rave about the home's calming Scandinavian, midcentury-modern style, describing it as "breathtaking" and "absolutely gorgeous". Yet, it's the feeling of home—of comfort and peace—that you'll fall in love with. Whether you're here to celebrate, make memories, or just breathe a little easier, The Modern Michiana wraps you in the perfect setting. This quiet, nearly half-acre retreat has two stunning, custom-designed buildings built in 2016: The Main House & The Outpost. Your group will spend most of your time relaxing in the Main House. The Main House amenities include: ✔ 1 King bedroom w/ walk in closet ✔ 1 Queen bedroom ✔ 1 Bunk room (2 bunk beds/4 twin beds) ✔ 1 Queen sleeper sofa ✔ 1 Pack n play travel crib ✔ 2 full bathrooms with showers, towels, and toiletries ✔ Open upstairs floorplan for your whole group to spend time together ✔ A screened in porch with a view of the woods ✔ 2 living rooms equipped with Smart TVs and board games ✔ Fully stocked kitchen with luxury Italian imported cabinets ✔ 8-seat dining table + 4 seat kitchen island ✔ Central heating/air conditioning ✔ Storage shed with bikes + beach toys ✔ Dedicated workspace with computer desk ✔ Full size washer and dryer ✔ Starter supplies provided (e.g, coffee, toilet paper, shower toiletries) A lucky twosome will have The Outpost all to themselves. The Outpost amenities include: ✔ Large single-room cabin ✔ 1 Queen bed ✔ No bathroom (use bathrooms in Main House) ✔ Steps away from the Main House via a charming path ✔ Situated next to the Hot Tub ✔ Seating area near wood burning fire place ✔ Cozy coffee nook ✔ Heating/air conditioning LOCATION & THINGS TO DO: ✔ Pack a cooler and spend the day at the beach – several nearby either walking or a short drive ✔ Bike the neighborhood, fire up the grill, soak in the hot tub, and finish the night with a campfire ✔ Have a lazy afternoon listening to live music at Shady Creek Winery (6 min) ✔ Shop the outlet mall in Michigan City (10 min) or the antique shops in Three Oaks (20 min) ✔ Savor fantastic Neapolitan pizza at Stop 50 (1 mile) ✔ Climb Warren Dunes (25 min) and enjoy a magnificent view the lake ✔ Play pickleball, tennis, or basketball at Michiana Village Park (0.5 miles) ✔ Taste whiskey and play putt putt at Journeyman Distillery (20 min) ✔ Play a round of golf at Whittaker Woods (7 min) or Harbor Shores (45 min) ✔ Dine on the rooftop at Stray Dog in New Buffalo (10 min) ✔ Hire a driver and tour nearby wineries and breweries (several nearby) ✔ Enjoy a summer evening show at the Dune Arts Theater (0.7 miles) ✔ Stroll through the Galien Country River Park (12 min) ✔ Go for a wild ride on the water with Harbor Country Adventures (13 min) ✔ Catch live music or a comedy show at The Acorn Theater (20 min) ✔ Grab ice cream at themed shop Oink’s Dutch Treat (8 min) ✔ Try your luck at the Four Winds Casino (15 min) ✔ Experience history at Barker Mansion or Old Lighthouse Museum (13 min) OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Our closest beach is at Stop 37, 1 mile down the road. There is no vehicle parking allowed (strictly enforced), so when we don't feel like walking, we drop off our family and supplies with the car, and the driver returns to the beach via the bike in the shed. There are also several stunning beaches with parking a short drive away detailed in our guidebook you'll receive ahead of your stay. The 4th bedroom is in a separate single-room building on the property (next to the hot tub). It doesn't have a bathroom, but it does have heating / air conditioning. We offer parking for 4 vehicles. Street parking is not available, and there is no nearby overnight public parking facility. We do not allow any pets at the property. This isn't a party home; it's in a beautiful quiet, cozy neighborhood with more permanent residents than rentals. We do not allow guests that are not part of the reservation to visit the home (even if not staying the night) unless pre-approved.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:By booking, guest confirms to have read and agrees to abide by terms of the rental agreement (link below).All guests and visitors to the property must be included on the reservation or otherwise receive host approval prior to entry,If guest has been previously rated by other hosts, rating must be 5 stars.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 24.About events:No events allowed.