House in Michigan City, IN
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
The Green Giraffe
Bedrooms: 2 + Loft | Bathrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 8
Welcome to The Green Giraffe, a charming cottage filled with natural light and surrounded by windows that invite the summer breeze indoors. Curl up on the oversized couch by the fireplace during cozy winter evenings, or retreat to the tower room in spring to enjoy birdsong and treetop views. A seasonal golf cart is included to make exploring the resort easy. Your perfect getaway awaits.
Bedroom & Bathroom Setup
Main Level
Bedroom 1: Queen bed with attached full bath
Bath 1: Full bathroom attached to Bedroom 1
Laundry Room
Second Level
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bath 2: Standalone bathroom with walk-in shower
Loft
Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin sleeper sofa
Indoor Gathering Space
The Green Giraffe is a delightful cottage that feels far more spacious than it appears. Step inside to a cozy living area featuring a welcoming fireplace and plush seating, perfect for movie nights on the flat-screen TV. Nearby, the galley kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances and everything you need to prepare family meals. A dining area comfortably seats six.
Outdoor Gathering Space
French doors from the dining area open to a large screened porch, complete with a long picnic-style table, bench seating, and additional chairs, ideal for shared meals and relaxed evenings. Just beyond the porch, enjoy the fire pit for roasting marshmallows under the stars, or sip your morning coffee on the charming front bench swing.
House-Specific Amenities
Streaming Roku TV
Wi-Fi
Linens provided
Gas grill
Screened-in porch
Fire pit
Seasonal golf cart
Located in Beachwalk Resort, just a short walk from the Sandcastle Playground.
Parking for two vehicles is available along the street in front of the home, with nearby overflow parking also available.
House Rules
No smoking or vaping indoors
No pets
No parties
No prom parties
No bachelor/bachelorette parties
No fireworks
Primary renter must be 25 years or older and present for the duration of the stay
Professionally Managed
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your stay is professionally managed. Friendly front desk associates, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are nearby should you need assistance. It’s your vacation, we’re here to help you enjoy every moment.
Resort Amenities & Information
(Seasonal amenities indicated with an asterisk)
4 ft heated pool*
Toddler pool
Basketball court*
Tennis court
Bocce ball court
Shuffleboard
Sandcastle Playground
Putting green
Paddleboarding & kayaking*
Catch-and-release fishing
Parking passes ($5 each) and wristbands ($15 each) are required for all guests ages 4 and up from mid-May through September.
Bedrooms: 2 + Loft | Bathrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 8
Welcome to The Green Giraffe, a charming cottage filled with natural light and surrounded by windows that invite the summer breeze indoors. Curl up on the oversized couch by the fireplace during cozy winter evenings, or retreat to the tower room in spring to enjoy birdsong and treetop views. A seasonal golf cart is included to make exploring the resort easy. Your perfect getaway awaits.
Bedroom & Bathroom Setup
Main Level
Bedroom 1: Queen bed with attached full bath
Bath 1: Full bathroom attached to Bedroom 1
Laundry Room
Second Level
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bath 2: Standalone bathroom with walk-in shower
Loft
Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin sleeper sofa
Indoor Gathering Space
The Green Giraffe is a delightful cottage that feels far more spacious than it appears. Step inside to a cozy living area featuring a welcoming fireplace and plush seating, perfect for movie nights on the flat-screen TV. Nearby, the galley kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances and everything you need to prepare family meals. A dining area comfortably seats six.
Outdoor Gathering Space
French doors from the dining area open to a large screened porch, complete with a long picnic-style table, bench seating, and additional chairs, ideal for shared meals and relaxed evenings. Just beyond the porch, enjoy the fire pit for roasting marshmallows under the stars, or sip your morning coffee on the charming front bench swing.
House-Specific Amenities
Streaming Roku TV
Wi-Fi
Linens provided
Gas grill
Screened-in porch
Fire pit
Seasonal golf cart
Located in Beachwalk Resort, just a short walk from the Sandcastle Playground.
Parking for two vehicles is available along the street in front of the home, with nearby overflow parking also available.
House Rules
No smoking or vaping indoors
No pets
No parties
No prom parties
No bachelor/bachelorette parties
No fireworks
Primary renter must be 25 years or older and present for the duration of the stay
Professionally Managed
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your stay is professionally managed. Friendly front desk associates, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are nearby should you need assistance. It’s your vacation, we’re here to help you enjoy every moment.
Resort Amenities & Information
(Seasonal amenities indicated with an asterisk)
4 ft heated pool*
Toddler pool
Basketball court*
Tennis court
Bocce ball court
Shuffleboard
Sandcastle Playground
Putting green
Paddleboarding & kayaking*
Catch-and-release fishing
Parking passes ($5 each) and wristbands ($15 each) are required for all guests ages 4 and up from mid-May through September.
Amenities at Charming Cottage by Park in Beachwalk + Golf Cart
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Michigan City, IN
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family loved our stay at Beachwalk. So much to do. The house was wonderful and we loved that it came with a golf cart. It really made it easy getting around to all the different activities and areas of the resort. The house was clean and had everything that we needed. Some things to improve would be an ice and water dispenser for the fridge and the bed on the first floor was really hot. Not sure if it was the mattress or sheets or both. I would recommend this house and resort to my friends and those looking for a great family beach vacation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
This was an amazing weekend!!! The property was beautiful and clean! One of the best trips we have had!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this just a couple days before our October fall break trip. The staff were wonderful to work with and provided a high chair at no additional cost. The home was clean and well maintained. It was much larger inside than I expected and each floor had its own room. It for our family of 5 perfectly. The full kitchen and large dining table were just what we needed compared to other homes we looked at. The couch was large to fit us all as well. And the egg chair was a hit! I do wish there was one pressure gate that we could rent or a couple of them that stay at this home for safety. We pushed two footstools to the bottom of the stairs to deter our baby climbing alone. Also the fire pit and outdoor back chairs sit in a tree covered area so you are continually dealing with acorns or squirrels overhead dropping them on you. If a few of the smaller trees were cut out, it looks like the landscaping goes further as does the rock area. It needs just a little updating in the back. The covered porch was great as well and we were able to watch deer in the mornings. And the golf cart was a fabulous addition being in the back of the complex. We loved our beach time and park play! A fabulous stay at manatee retreat! Thank you! Will come again! Can’t wait!
6 / 10Average·Jul 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Manatee’s Retreat. The location can’t be beat with it being close to the park and a short walk to the activity enter to rent paddle boards and kayaks. We had 3 kids with us and the top bunk was unusable. It made so much noise with the slightest turn that the person on the top and bottom bunk couldn’t sleep. We ended up having the top bunk kid sleep on the couch. The couch was a whole other story. It was so gross that they threw a blankets all over it to cover the stains and rips. I hate to complain because we had a great trip, but these houses are expensive and want to leave an honest review. The cleaning company did a great job. It was spotless. The house just needs someone to run through it and update beds and couches for the price you pay.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(78 Ratings)
"Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I ..."
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