Nestled in a quiet, forested neighborhood ¾ mile from Lake Michigan beaches, Chickadee Cottage is your cozy getaway. Relax in two seating areas in a spacious great room with a stone fireplace and vaulted pine ceilings.

Cook in the open-concept kitchen with dining table for 6. Outdoors, enjoy a limestone patio with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and a dining table for 10. Perfect for a spring retreat or family getaway.

This cottage is a private, peaceful place to enjoy a vacation. With plenty of spots to gather both inside and out, you can easily find a spot for a private conversation, a large gathering, or some alone time with nature.

You'll have access to the entire 1/2 acre lot and cottage with the exception of the cellar which is accessed from outside but will be locked.

Please note that one guest must submit their driver's license/state ID in advance of the reservation as a requirement to rent the home. Guest may send an image of the ID as a message in the Airbnb app.

We may be able to meet guests in-person if the need arises.

The nearest public beach access is at the end of Michiana Drive at Stop 37.

Local Attractions:

We are a 5-minute drive from adorable coastal town and large public beach at New Buffalo, MI. Heading in the other direction along the lake, downtown Michigan City, IN is a 7-minute drive.

Eats:

Casual grub: Beer Church, Stray Dog Bar & Grill, Blind Pig Tavern

Fine Dining/date night: Farina’s Supper Club, Terrace Room

Drinks:

Shady Creek Winery, Round Barn Tasting Room, Shoreline Brewery, Ghost Isle Brewery

Local Hiking + Parks:

Indiana National Dunes Park, Friendship Botanical Gardens, Washington Park and Beach

This tranquil getaway is just an hour drive from downtown Chicago and has parking in front for up to 5 vehicles.

Yard games:

Bags, bocce ball, frisbee.

Beach:

Two beach chairs, six beach blankets, and a beach wagon.

Drinking water:

Well water with water softener.