Spectacular Historic Home steps to Outlet, Bars, Restaurants, Shopping, Beach
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10.0Outstanding
(56 Ratings)
"Stay was wonderful. Great location. Great home. "
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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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The Parsonage, built in 1880, is a meticulously maintained stately historic home in the heart of all the action in Michigan City’s Arts District. Located just blocks from restaurants, bars, breweries and shopping the property makes for a fun gathering year round. The beaches of Michigan City are within walking distance at just under a mile and there is also ample beach parking. There is a Starbucks across the street in the Outlet and Lakeshore Coffee is a block away. The Michigan City Saturday Farmers Market runs May thru October and is located two blocks away at 8th and Washington. The Blue Chip Casino, library and zoo are less than a mile away. The sweeping 12 foot ceilings, beautiful workmanship and charm of a time gone by greet you as soon as you enter and meet the grand staircase. The home is impressive and has wonderful common rooms for accommodating fun gatherings while enjoying a large HD Smart TV and Free WIFI. There is a charming porch off the Main Floor that is a fantastic spot to enjoy your morning coffee or a late night glass of wine. The Parsonage sleeps maximum of 8 has four bedrooms, one on the main floor and three upstairs. Each bedroom has its own private bath including large jacuzzi bathtubs. The upstairs master has the original library with another large screen TV. A toy closet with classic toys and children’s books helps to entertain our younger guests. The fully appointed kitchen, formal dining room and stunning architecture along with luxury linens make The Parsonage a settings for an unforgettable travel experience.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(56 Ratings)
"Stay was wonderful. Great location. Great home. "
Mitchell K.Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Stay was wonderful. Great location. Great home.
10.0 / 10.0
The check in was nice and easy. We checked in early and went to Washington Beach for the day. We took a ride to the Heston Steam Engine Museum and rode the steam engine. Ate lunch at Redamark in New Buffalo, Michigan. Great food. A little crowded on a Saturday. Then went to Sheridan Beach for the day. Another great beach day. Some did a little shopping at the Outlet Mall and spent another day at Washington Beach. Both beaches are nice but they do get crowded. The home is fully equipped with whatever you need. Great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time and the place was beautiful
10.0 / 10.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay- amazing historic home in a great location. We were there for a family reunion and The Paraonage was close to everything we did. House was so clean, comfortable, well stocked, and had a toy closet that our 4 year old granddaughter enjoyed. Lakeshore coffee house and Chickpea Mediterranean restaurant were just down the alley. Both excellent and we highly recommend. Katie was great and easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a wonderful stay in this charming historic home right in the heart of Michigan City! From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how warm, clean, peaceful, and welcoming everything felt. The house is full of character and history, yet thoughtfully updated to feel incredibly cozy and comfortable. Every detail, from the beautifully maintained decor to the spotless rooms, made it feel like a true home away from home for our entire family (5kids ranging from 14yo to 9mo). You can tell the owners have poured love and care into every inch of this property. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax and make memories. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazingly convenient location in multiple ways. Short trip to New Buffalo train station and ample free street parking made it easy for our family from Madison, Chicago, and Ann Arbor to meet. Once we arrived, we could walk to beach, many restaurants, and outlet mall easily. Also a quick commute to see the White Sox play.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property and very responsive host
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely loved our stay at this property!! It was very clean and accommodating!! The host was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
This property is outstanding. You can’t beat the location along with the amount of space you have to use. This is our 2nd year staying there and we’re booking it again next year. It’s super
10.0 / 10.0
I cannot give 10 stars or I would. Katie was a dream...flexible, communicative and beyond friendly. We stayed with family to be close to our daughter's wedding venue, Friendship Botanic Gardens. If I had more time at the moment I would write more, all praise for the wonderful experience. The house is beautiful, warm and welcoming. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect stay!
10.0 / 10.0
The location of the property was so convenient to shopping and great local restaurants! House was well appointed and as described. Very comfortable to hang out and sip coffee in the mornings or sit up with wine and gossip at night. We would definitely choose the Parsonage for another girls trip!
10.0 / 10.0
We love this property and come back year after year. It is close to outlet shopping and many restaurants. House is clean, well stocked and has a bathroom in each bedroom.
Thanks for another great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
My bridal party and I stayed at the property over my wedding weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful, and the listing photos do not do it justice! The house is so spacious and was perfect for us to spread out while getting hair and makeup done and still have plenty of room to sit around and hang out. When we arrived the dining room was set up beautifully with flowers and homemade cookies that were just wonderful. The beds were incredibly comfortable. Katie was so responsive during the check in/out process and even gave us a lovely nearby coffee recommendation. I can’t wait for another chance to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved this rental. We all had our own rooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is great for cooking and also the gas grill. The furnishings of the home were great and we all enjoyed the home. We visited the Barker Museum, the Outlet Mall, Sheridan Beach and we rode go carts. The weather was perfect. The host responds right away to your questions. Perfect weekend getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
You would be hard pressed to find a better host than Katie. She made every effort to make sure our stay was comfortable! A lovely home! Roomy, and a very nicely equipped kitchen for making your own meals. Close to everything! Something for everyone in your group
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful historic property. Updated with all the amenities we needed, Close to the dunes, beaches, restaurants etc. our hOsts were accessible
and helpful. this was an excellent choice.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay. We had a family of seven and had plenty of room for everyone.
The weather perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, clean home! Absolutely wonderful property in great location within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, eateries and even the beach! Had such a memorable time and Katie and Joe couldnt have been more helpful. Highly recommend this property for your stay in Michigan City!
10.0 / 10.0
The location of this rental is fantastic. You can walk to restaurants and the outlet mall. You can also enjoy the farmer’s market on a Saturday morning. The host was excellent and accommodating when we wanted check in early. We liked it so much we booked it for the following year before we left. Great value.
10.0 / 10.0
My family stayed at the Parsonage for our annual "Christmas in June" vacation. The home was clean and beautiful. We loved having bathrooms in every bedroom. Everything you would possibly need for cooking meals was available in the kitchen. The owners had even left plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher soap, Kleenex, baggies, aluminum foil, hand soap, etc. We were used to bringing all of these things and it was nice to not have to do so this time. The home is just a block from the outlet mall, a coffee shop, and an ice cream shop. It was just a little further to walk to the brewery. A quick drive had us to the beach and the casino. Katie was quick to answer any questions I had. She also left some delicious homemade cookies for us when we arrived. This was the perfect place for my family. We would definitely return if we come back to Michigan City for another vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous home and amazing hosts
We have stayed here for our family holiday weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it
Perfect space for us !!
10.0 / 10.0
We had another great weekend at this property. Everything was perfect and we enjoyed the welcome cookies! Looking forward to another stay next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay in a beautiful home! Wonderful host with quick response every time. Very comfortable with everything you need for a grand vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at the Parsonage was great. The house was so clean. Plenty of space for our group. The kitchen was fully equipped with everytbing we need to prepare large meals. The outlet mall is a short walk. There is a local coffee shop just steps away with the most delicious muffins and iced coffees. The beach is a 3 mins drive. We loved everything about this home from its charm right down to how convenient EVERYTHING the town has to offer is.
We will defi itelt be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Really loved this place to stay. Great location (nearby coffee shops, downtown shopping, access to other nearby cities). Great house and perfect size for our family (5 of us). Communication with the property manager was timely and clear. Highly recommend if you are looking in the Michigan City/Lake Michigan area!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful--plenty of room for the family. The location was perfect, close to the beach, shopping--and the arts district. We ate out and cooked great meals in--stove and grill. Loved Renew consignment shop. It was a wonderful way to spend time with my adult children and grandchild AND celebrating my birthday.
The hosts were quick in responding anytime I reached out.
10.0 / 10.0
The historic house is quaint and comfortable. There is plenty of space to gather. The well equipped kitchen was great. Each bedroom having its own en suite bath is a plus. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Appears to be in a neighborhood that is improving and renovating.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay - the home was in wonderful condition and convenient to food, coffee, the beach and just about everything. Easy parking, nice air conditioning - loved having coffee on the side porch!
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved our stay in Michigan City at the Parsonage! The set up of rooms was perfect for our family. It was so comfortable, clean, and in a perfect location! Katie, the owner, checked in with us throughout our stay and was always available if we had any questions. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to stay in Michigan City, IN!
10.0 / 10.0
Katie was excellent and communicative before and during our stay. Loved the location, which is walkable to the beach. Plenty of shopping if you like that; however the house was perfect for our family as everyone had their own room and bath.
10.0 / 10.0
We chose this property initially due to the bedroom and bathroom count so everyone in our group would have their own bedroom and bathroom. An added draw was the convenient and walkable location to pretty much everything. Let me just say that the pictures DO NOT do this house justice!! Upon entering the house we were floored by just how beautiful the house was. Not only was the house itself beautiful, the furnishings and decor complemented this historical house perfectly. Unlike other rentals there wasn’t just a houseful of IKEA furniture just for the sake of filling up the house. The decor at the Parsonage has been carefully curated and placed in a thoughtful manner. Everywhere you looked there was something interesting to see.
As a lover of historical homes this was an amazing treat! The bedrooms were well appointed. The beds were so comfy. The jetted tubs were great to come home to after a long day of exploring the area. The kitchen is a cooks dream. Any gadget, cookware, casserole dish that you could want, it’s there! The highlight of our mornings was coffee in the lovely sunroom. This is best rental I have stayed in hands down! Our family loved our stay at the Parsonage and can’t wait to return.
*** The hosts were super responsive and accommodating. If we needed anything or had a question regarding the house they responded very quickly. For our trip to the beach the host let us know we could use the beach chairs and cooler that were there at the house.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here for a girls shopping weekend and had a great time. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Bathrooms in each bedroom was an added bonus. Communication with owner was good and check in/ check out was easy. Would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Wow. Photos don't do this amazing home justice. It is immaculately clean, spacious, warm and comfy. The kitchen has everything so we cooked as a family. We brought our 2 yr old neice so the washing machine was handy. She loved the toys in the "game closet". The bedrooms upstairs were so comfortable. My 86 year old mother, who often has sleep issues, slept soundly. The bathrooms are fabulous with cool jetted tubs. We were only a block from the outlet mall and there is a cool coffee shop nearby. Although we didn't need to go there as the kitchen has a nice coffee maker. And I have to mention the historical beauty of this home. Beautiful woodwork and features. The porch!!! The inner was very responsive and kind. Thumbs up! 👍
10.0 / 10.0
The Parsonage is everything we dreamed of and more! It felt like a home away from home, but with sooo many more perks.
There is an outlet mall, coffee shops, and plenty of restaurants within just a couple of blocks. It will likely take you longer to pack up the car than it will to drive over and have your feet in the sand! After a long day, you can take a soak in one of the FOUR Jacuzzi tubs. Does it get any better than that?!
Katie and Joe have thought of everything while prepping their space for you. I did not "want" for anything during our stay.
We look forward to many more stay with them in the years to come.
10.0 / 10.0
I love history and felt the house was a unique way to experience Michigan City. Very walkable city with lots of shopping and dining areas within a few blocks in any direction.
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I were looking for a unique, clean property in a quaint town near Lake Michigan not far from Chicago. We found it! The lake and beach are fabulous and it's only an hour to Chicago. The Parsonage has huge charm and would be great for a large group as well as a couple like us.
10.0 / 10.0
The unit was better than it appeared in the pictures! It was very clean, well stocked and exceeded our expectations! Also, the owner was very responsive to any questions we had before we arrived. We had a great weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
We had the best time! What a cute town. We enjoyed all of Katie's suggestions! Perfect location to eveything. We can't wait to go back! The house is so charming and inviting. Katie was amazing to work with.
5.0 / 10.0
good location, plenty of room
5.0 / 10.0
Staying at the Patsonage was a great experience! The location was very good for a combination of shopping and heading to the beach. The neighborhood is good for walking, biking, and had several good restaurants within a stone's throw. There is an outlet center just across the street, too. The beach is just a few blocks away.
The house itself is so nice and clean - and very large. The four bedrooms are comfortable, each has its own bathroom with whirlpool tubs. Everything is in perfect condition, and the common areas are comfortable. The beds are very comfortable, the bedding is so soft.
The neighborhood is very quiet - very little traffic even near the beach and an outlet mall on Labor Day weekend. However, there is the pleasant sound of the occasional train and boat horn in the distance. Both Amtrak and the South Shore line pass close to the house, and the lake boats and draw bridge are nearby.
Perfect!
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spectacular Historic Home steps to Outlet, Bars, Restaurants, Shopping, Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spectacular Historic Home steps to Outlet, Bars, Restaurants, Shopping, Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular Historic Home steps to Outlet, Bars, Restaurants, Shopping, Beach?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.
