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Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Michigan City, IN
  • Popular LocationLighthouse Place Premium Outlets10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Chip Casino14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWashington Park Beach4 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)107 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach

Ahoy Matey’s and welcome to the Captain’s House!
This historical home is ready to welcome family and friends for relaxing days near the lake. At the Captain’s House you will find a fun Nautical theme throughout. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms you can comfortably sleep 11 plus 2 futons for additional sleeping. The home sits directly across from the Marina. It has plenty of space that allows you to spend time together as a large group. The living room has a large sectional and 65” TV, the dining room seats up to 12, plus another 4 seats in the adult game room that includes a poker table. Upstairs you will find an additional game room stocked with board games for both the kids and adults. The large fenced back yard has a fire pit and grill.
A great location in the Elston Grove Historical district. Close to everything… Beaches, hiking, boating, zoo, shopping, casino, art galleries, wineries and breweries are just some of the fun you will find around.
*5 minute drive to Washington Park Beach, zoo, the scenic Indiana Dunes National Park, and Bluechip Casino. If you choose to walk it’s a 20 minute walk to the Beach and zoo.
The Space:
First Floor: Captain’s Quarters - King bed
The Galley, Mess Hall, Poker Room, Large
Bathroom including Washer & Dryer

Second Floor: First Mate’s Quarters- King bed + pack and play
for baby
Mermaid Room - Queen bed
Deck Hands – Full bunk beds + Twin bunk beds + twin bed + pull out futon underneath
Deck Hands game room – two futons, tv for streaming, board games and darts, Large Bathroom

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free environment.
Pets are welcome!

Property manager

K2 Legacy, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Oasis Splash Pad and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 10 min walk
  • Blue Chip Casino - 14 min walk
  • Trail Creek - 3 min drive
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Washington Park Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Michigan City Station - 16 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barker Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rocks Lounge - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain's House// Large & FUN Family Home 5 minutes to the Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Barker Mansion and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets and Lubeznik Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes. Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Michigan City Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great centralized location
The Captain’s House is centrally located. Very easy to go to Washington Park beach or the zoo. The Indiana dunes parks were great. You can hop on a train for a day trip to Chicago. Several disc golf courses nearby. Our party of 8 had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kennedy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay!!
we had a group of 11 people and enjoyed the house and all it has to offer!! lots of beds and places to sleep! good selection of board games to get you off your phones and be in the moment! outdoor area is very nice with a fire pit! the home was very clean and well kept! we highly recommend staying here at the captain house!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming historic home
The house is beautifully decorated and stocked with everything you could need. We appreciated the mirrors in every bedroom and vanities to get ready at. The beds were also very comfortable. The backyard with the fire pit was nice to hang out at night. Good location in town and not too far from the beach. Perfect getaway for a girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This lovely home was the perfect place for our family vacation with our four adult children, spouses, and a fiancé. There is plenty of room and everything was well stocked and clean. We enjoyed an evening walk to the harbor. It was lovely. This historic home felt very warm and inviting. The hosts quickly responded to questions and were very kind. We would highly recommend the Captain’s House.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole M., Columbus, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hosts, nice space, ok neighborhood
Check in and check out was seamless. The home was lovely. A short walk to the downtown area. We visited a different beach with family staying in Harbert & Union Pier, MI so I can't speak to how the beach access was. But the house was well equipped with towels, chairs, floaties and a beach cart. There was plenty of space for our family and the outside patio and yard with fire pit was lovely in the evenings. Our hosts even left a very sweet note and a great welcome kit with treats that the kids really appreciated. The only issues we had were very strong transitions going from tile to wood floor in kitchen and bathrooms which we worried would be a trip hazard for my mid 70's mom. She was glad to have the master bed downstairs since the stairway was twisty and narrow as is fitting for such a neat, old house. We felt fine walking in the area during the day but would hesitate to walk at night. Several nearby buildings in disrepair.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness
K family
The house was well-maintained and clean. All the linens , bed covers, and even toiletries were supplied. The backyard, grill and fireplace were supplied, including wood for the fireplace. The grill was almost brand new. Yeah, the outside of the house was clean no cobwebs no spiderwebs all in all was a very enjoyable stay. However, it was on a busy street. It was stated that there was room for three cars to park in the driveway. There really is only room for two cars to park in the driveway only blocks away from the Michigan city mall. The beach was no more than a 20 minute walk or a five minute drive very convenient . The area in itself, however was a little rundown not necessarily the best area to walk around at night. 13 members in our group including eight adults and five children ages 10 to 18
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Great location. Clean! WELL STOCKED. Lightning fast responses to questions. Highest recommendation for this place. Our 3 generation family had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023