Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

"We had a great time staying at this property. It was perfect for our family (grandparents, parents, kids). We enjoyed the quick walks to the beach, the well equipped property and the communication wit..."

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Michiana Shores, IN

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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.

Map of Michiana Shores, IN

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

30.5 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

12.9 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

14.7 mi

Studebaker National Museum

29.3 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

Jessica S.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Michiana Shores, IN

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Michiana Shores, IN

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

30.5 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

12.9 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

14.7 mi

Studebaker National Museum

29.3 mi

About this house rental

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great time staying at this property. It was perfect for our family (grandparents, parents, kids). We enjoyed the quick walks to the beach, the well equipped property and the communication with the host. We would absolutely recommend this property if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing and fun place for the family. We will absolutely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Laura was so kind and helpful. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed and more. A close 10 minute walk to a great beach as well.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our time in Michiana Shores thanks to this wonderful rental! The house was darling, clean, well stocked and in the most charming, quiet neighborhood. The host, Laura, was great to work with and very communicative! We loved our quick trips into New Buffalo and Union Pier for shopping, wine tasting, and walking along the beach. It was a perfect girls weekend!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, updated, all amenities and not far from towns

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

This is fantastic property with multiple comfortable living spaces to gather. This was also one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in!

10.0 / 10.0

Terrific property; very clean with everything that we needed; host is very responsive. We highly recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

We all enjoyed ourselves so much. Lots to do. The house is so cozy and clean. Laura is a fantastic hostess.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Thank you!

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Great place for a family vacation

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommend!

Highly recommend!

The property was clean and we truly enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

So lovely!

So lovely!

The house is lovely and quiet and so comfortable. Can’t wait to stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfectly cozy space for our girls weekend!

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Great winter getaway

Great winter getaway

Can’t say enough great things about this house. The house is situated on a stunning rivate lot. The lake was a short walk through a gorgeous wooded neighborhood. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The decor was stylish and updated but still maintained the cottage feel. We enjoyed the views out the windows, watching movies, playing games and reading beside the fireplace. Wonderful time had by all!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for a Quick Family Getaway

Perfect for a Quick Family Getaway

The house was clean and in a great location for going to the beach or the local wineries. The backyard is very cool and perfect for just hanging out and relaxing. We really enjoyed our short stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We’ll be back again!

We’ll be back again!

My family of 6 (kids ages 7, 5, 3, and almost 1) had a blast at this house. Due to Covid we wanted to go somewhere that we could hang out at the house and find outdoor activities in the fall that didn’t involve being around many people, and this house was perfect! The kids loved playing in the yard and the 2 nearby parks. We had bonfires at night, and drove to the dunes, botanical garden, zoo, pony rides, restaurants, and beach during the days. I enjoyed running through the hilly wooded neighborhood, and my husband even played pickle ball with other people in the neighborhood at the park. The kids loved seeing deer in the yard every day. We would definitely recommend taking kids or anyone to the botanical garden that is a few minutes drive away. They had a great children’s play area, and if you have a membership at a garden elsewhere (tons of them have reciprocal memberships) then you can even fish there too. The house was so cute and clean. It was also safe for our little guy to crawl around since there weren’t any stairs, and there was plenty of room for our pack n play in the master bedroom. We will be back again and the kids can’t wait!

5.0 / 10.0

We had the best time! The pictures online do not do the place justice! Laura was a kind host and quickly replied to any questions I had. It was clean, plenty of space to spread out, and had all of comforts of home! The setting is serene and quiet with mature trees. We have young children and they enjoyed walking in circles on the garden path, s’mores at the bonfire, seeing horses and deer in the backyard, and the two nearby parks! The stop 50 pizza was some of the best we had but recommend to order ahead. The first night we tried to order takeout at 5pm and they said they were not going to be ready until 8pm! So the next day we called right when they opened For 5pm takeout and no issues :) We took advantage of the stables nearby for a pony ride and also went blueberry picking! It seems as thought the stop 37 beach access was closed for the summer so we went to the beach in New Buffalo. Truly a great location, so much to do close by! The extra large back porch was great for an afternoon nap or breakfast at the table. We cooked most of our meals in the kitchen with a large island and everything you need. We were very comfortable and plan to return next year!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect!

Perfect!

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores. 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 Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores pet friendly?

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10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores

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House in Michiana Shores, IN

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About this house rental

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Is Wooded Retreat in Michiana Shores pet friendly?

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