Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Michiana Shores

Landmark Home 1 Blk from Lk MI w/Game Rm + EV Chgr

Sumptuous 4 BR/2.5 BA vacation home, just 1 block from Lake Michigan. Fully refurbished with reclaimed flooring, antique beams, custom doors, and fixtures. High-end kitchen, dining, and living areas with French windows. Living room features a stone fireplace, stylish couches, and a wide-screen TV. Three ground-floor bedrooms and baths with a second-floor bunk bed loft. Detached garage is a posh game room with high-end tables and a big TV. Covered patio, 4-seat dining, and bluestone courtyard. This property has been selected for inclusion in The 100 Collection, a global designation awarded to only the top professionally managed vacation rentals based on consistent quality and service. Classy, awe-inspiring, and sumptuous, this 1928 4 BR/2.5 BA vacation home, located just a block from Lake Michigan in “Harbor Country,” was once a local retail gathering place. Recently refurbished into a stunning residential home, it includes gorgeous reclaimed flooring from antique beams, custom doors, light fixtures, and hardware, as well as top-of-the-line plumbing fixtures. The kitchen-dining room-living room area—a massive, superbly well-lit space—features entire walls of French windows, original glass-block, and a wide array of seating options for meals: 4 chic stools at the white marble island, 4 leather seats around a circular marble coffee table, and a 10-seat reclaimed wood dining table. The beautifully lit living room has a classic stone fireplace at its center, stylish (yet ultra-comfortable) couches and chairs, and a wide-screen TV. In addition to the three bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor, there’s a second-floor sleeping loft, perfect for kids with cute bunk beds and a real (mini) teepee. All bedrooms feature top-quality bedding and linens, ensuring a sound sleep and sweet dreams for you and your guests. Black Door Bungalow can sleep up to 10. MAIN FLOOR Primary Bedroom: 1 King bed Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed UPSTAIRS FLOOR Bedroom 4: Full-over-full bunk bed that sleeps 4 Another “extra” is the detached garage, which has been turned into a posh game room, with high-end shuffleboard and foosball tables, a big-screen TV, and a sound system. The exterior—featuring a spacious covered patio with cozy rattan couch, chairs, and a 4-seat dining table, leading to a bluestone courtyard—has been extensively landscaped with lush plantings, trees, and professional lighting. The home also includes a high-end kitchen, EV charger, and laundry appliances. In addition to being an easy walk from a majestic, crystal-sand Lake Michigan beach—and a super-short drive to popular beaches like Pier Street Beach and Cherry Beach—you and your guests can also enjoy the many activities afforded by being near Warren Woods State Park, which offers all sorts of woodland hiking and biking trails. The region’s largest recreational harbor provides countless water-related excursions and rentals, from fishing trips to boat, kayak, jet-ski, and paddleboard rentals, as well as day and evening cruises. There’s also the Acorn Theater, a local treasure for live performances by nationally recognized music artists, and a number of nearby breweries, wineries, brew pubs, and even an award-winning distillery for you to check out. Of course, you and your guests can also enjoy sampling to your heart's content the many popular restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques, and antique shops just a hop, skip, and a jump away in Union Pier and downtown New Buffalo.

The Pines Cottage on Birchwood

The Pines Cottage on Birchwood is a cozy 2 bedroom 1 bathroom cottage with separate TV room perfect for a relaxing visit in Michiana Shores, IN. Walk to the private beaches at Stop 38 and Stop 41. Rear deck and front porch for quiet mornings with coffee or evening beverage. Situated .7 mile (10 min walk) from the lake & beach at Stop 38 and Stop 41, 6 minute drive to New Buffalo and Michigan City-it's perfect for a getaway to Harbor Country. Visit local breweries, wineries, and so much more.

Beach! Hot Tub! New Buffalo! Firepit! King Bed!

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

Unique Dome Retreat by Indiana Dunes w/ Lake View

Escape to our Valparaiso Lakeside Retreat with king bed, lake views, unique dome experience, fire pit, grill & hot tub, all near Indiana Dunes National Park, Valparaiso University & 4 local parks! Experience a nature getaway at our newly renovated lake guest house on the ground level of our home with keyless entry & unique outdoor amenities, ideal for friend groups, small families, business travelers & couples. 10 min - downtown Valparaiso. Book now to experience this unique tranquil retreat.

Romantic Getaway in the Dunes for a Couple—Hüüsli

Cozy, charming, romantic and modern. Huusli is the perfect place for a couple to getaway, not too big, not too small. Soaring ceiling with wood burning fireplace greets you in the main living area with an updated kitchen, remodeled bathroom and two adorable bedrooms. Bonus is the four-season room where you can have all your meals or enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by nature, but without the fear of bugs. Make new memories, celebrate an anniversary or just relax in this magical place.

McComb's Cabin, Union Pier, MI

Giant trees welcome you down the drive back to the cabin in the woods. The cabin, along with my house and a small cottage reside on the 2 1/2 acre property. A contemporary cabin of steel and pine with vaulted ceiling and sky lights. Open living space, inviting queen size bed, luxury rain shower, full kitchen but no stove. A wood burning fireplace- fall through end of March and outside fire pit. Public beach a 5 minute drive away. Couples check out the cabin for anniversaries & special days.

House of Zen: Peaceful Modern Cabin on Tryon Farm

The House of Zen is an architect designed home situated in the woods, part of a sustainable farm community on 170 acres. Only an hour drive from Chicago, and close to Indiana Dunes National Park, it is the ultimate escape. The perfect getaway for couples, creatives and nature lovers who want some peace, quiet and space. Explore the farm trails & enjoy the wildlife and soothing sounds. Note: We have a 3 night minimum stay during summer, but open up 2 night stays 1-2 weeks before if possible.

Luxury Cabin Getaway •2 min to Beach• 1hr Chicago

Luxury meets nature: forest cabin steps from the beach, 1 hour from Chicago. Book your escape to our designer log cabin on Lake Michigan just steps from the beach and nestled in a peaceful forest, it’s the perfect retreat. Built in 1932, our charming cabin sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. Enjoy 2 living areas, a stone fireplace, fire pit, games, puzzles & books. Featured in Country Living and the NYT, it’s perfect for families, friends, or retreats. Book now and create lasting memories in Michiana.

2026 Dates Now Open @ The Birchwood Cottage!

Time is now to hurry & book your 2026 dates @ THE ONE & ONLY BIRCHWOOD COTTAGE IN MICHIANA SHORES...where only good things happen & memories are made! Reviews tell our story & we are constantly upgrading to enhance you experience. It is a slice of heaven just 75 minutes from downtown Chicago be it for glorious summer beach days, long walks or napping on the screen potch. Once settled in this cozy cottage, you have everything you need on the property and in the area for a perfect vacation!

1930’s Cozy Cottage in the Woods.Walk to the beach

Come fall in love with Michiana Shores, we promise you'll love the peace and quiet. Our charming cottage sits back tucked away, nestled among pine trees and twinkle lights. Roast marshmallows while sitting around the fire with 6 modern adirondack chairs, take a stroll to the beach, ride bikes, BBQ, watch the sunset along lakeshore drive. Play tennis or pickle at the local park. 10 minute walk to the beach. Far away enough to relax yet close enough to new Buffalo, Union Pier or Long Beach

TRYON FARM MID-MODERN SPA IN THE WOODS

Come, enjoy our Tryon Farm modern spa. A Sustainable luxurious open concept tree-house in the woods. Minutes from the beach with an outdoor sauna, Hottub, shower, and Mr. Steam. Perfect for two or a family/group adventure. A true destination with Yoga studio, Mirror by LuLu lemon and wellness elements. The house is a perfect balance of art and nature and luxury and spiritual. Treat yourself to a farm to table, hand made, locally sourced chef services for an extra special experience.

The Little House at Tryon Farm

The little house is located within a 170-acre modern farm community filled with open meadows, woods and dunes. Minutes to beach, 1 hour to Chicago. Relax and enjoy the property or head out to explore the lakeshore, wineries, and great area restaurants! Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a fully appointed kitchen, living area w/fireplace, and a large screened in porch. Large windows flood the house with natural light and will make you feel like you're living in the treetops. A perfect getaway!