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8 Mi to Lake Michigan: Creative Retreat w/ Deck!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom78 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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La Porte, IN
  • Local
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

La Porte

With a stay at this vacation home in La Porte, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Horseshoe Lake. .This vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.

What's nearby

  • Local - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Michiana Beach - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 18 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 11 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • Family Express Springville
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

8 Mi to Lake Michigan: Creative Retreat w/ Deck!

Pottery & Hands-On Lessons Available | 8 Mi to New Buffalo Beach

All you need for a stay at this La Porte vacation rental is your latest project and a creative outlook! Set on 5 acres, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is ideal for artists and nature lovers. Enjoy homemade meals on the deck, stroll by the swan pond, or take lessons from the homeowners — lifelong potters running a studio and gallery on-site! Need more inspiration? Find it nearby on the shores of Lake Michigan.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

INDOOR LIVING
- Open floor plan w/ custom pottery throughout
- Books, board games, mancala

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck
- 5-acre property
- 3/4-acre pond w/ a pair of swans

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Drip coffee maker (coffee provided), toaster, microwave
- Dishware & flatware, pots & pans
- Dining table

GENERAL
- Central heating & air conditioning, ceiling fans
- Washer & dryer, iron/board
- Linens & towels, hair dryer

FAQ
- No WiFi
- Homeowner on-site (separate unit & pottery studio)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story apartment on 2nd floor, exterior staircase to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Harbor Country hideaway on 5 acres, featuring a 3/4-acre pond w/ a pair of swans
- Winegar Pottery on-site: homeowner's pottery studio & gallery, unique pieces for sale, lessons available
- 11 miles to Washington Park Beach: Lake Michigan access, shore, sand dunes
- 7 miles to Four Winds Casino
- 8 miles to New Buffalo Beach, Michigan
- 33 miles to University of Notre Dame
- 7 miles to New Buffalo, 13 miles to Three Oaks
- 26 miles to South Bend International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story apartment is on the building's 2nd floor and requires an exterior staircase to enter
- The property does not have WiFi
- The homeowner lives and runs a pottery studio on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- Pottery classes are available for an additional fee paid on-site. Please reach out to the Guest Contact after booking if you wish to schedule a pottery class
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 840 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

531120

8 Mi to Lake Michigan: Creative Retreat w/ Deck! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first time staying in LaPorte Indiana. The apartment was in the perfect location to visit places in Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park or a day trip to Chicago. The apartment was very clean and well equipt. The one bedroom was large and had loads of storage. The area where the apartment is located is quiet and there is a small pond complete with a Swan to visit you! You can catch the Shoreline train at the Carroll Ave Station, which is a 10 minute drive away. I would highly recommend this little place as a nice get away for a weekend or longer. Check was very easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025