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Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

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Pool
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Beach
Aerial view
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.

Mythology and the perfect beach holiday meet in this charming 2-story guest house that feels as though it were straight out of a fairy tale. The Troll's Den sleeps 6 people with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. This house is perfect for families or small gatherings, with queen beds in two bedrooms and bunk beds in the other. The Trolls welcome your visit and, if you're quick, you may catch a glimpse of one inside the Troll Hole.

Loaded with games, toys, books, music, four TVs with and high-speed wifi this house is perfectly located across the street from the waterfall pond and a half-block walk from the pool, Lake Kai, and the new playground. A leisurely 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan on the pristine Indiana Dunes (national lakeshore) which is a top-rated beach where you can see the Chicago skyline on a clear day.

The Troll's Den is located in the Beachwalk, an award-winning resort community in Michigan City, Indiana, where there is activities aplenty right outside your doorstep.
Resort amenities include:
*pool
*tennis courts
*basketball courts
*volleyball court
*Lake Kai (a small lake for fishing, and non-motorized watercraft use)

Other attractions in the area include:
*Washington Park
*Zoo
*Blue Chip Casino
*Premium Outlets Mall with over 120+ stores
*Lighthouse and Rag Tops car museums
*Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park

Please note that we maintain a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

All cleaning fees are baked into the nightly rate. Golf cart rentals are prohibited at Trolls Den.

From the Friday before Memorial Day through October 1, there is a 3-night minimum and all guests must purchase resort passes, which cost $15 per person. There is a $5 parking cost per car.

Cleanliness has always been a top priority for our company. If you've stayed with us before, you may have seen this during your visits. Our cleaning and infection control processes were put in place so that when you visit our homes at the Beachwalk, they are both safe and comfortable.

We will continue remote check-in/check-out procedures, but as always will be available to take your calls, answer any questions, and provide the overall great service you have come to expect. Early check-ins or late check-outs will be allowed when possible and will be charged at the hourly average of the nightly rate.

Property manager

Anders Nyhus

Languages

English, Norwegian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Step to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Note from host: Lots of games and attractions for kids of all ages

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Beautiful Family Cottage Beachwalk Grill AC Free Wifi Kids Haven
Beautiful Family Cottage Beachwalk Grill AC Free Wifikids Haven

About the area

Map
Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sheridan Beach - 12 min walk
  • Washington Park Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive
  • Blue Chip Casino - 5 min drive
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 5 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. located?

Situated in Michigan City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop 7 Beach and Lake Michigan. Sheridan Beach and Stop 2 Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Beautiful Family Cottage in Beachwalk-Grill-AC-Free Wifi-Kids Haven. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 205 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kory V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Had a good long weekend. Neighborhood was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtenay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a small family
We stayed here with our family of four which worked well for us. Close to the pool and beach, but it would have been nice to have a golf cart or wagon with little kids(listing said that there was a wagon, but there was none by our house). House was clean and had all of the necessities. Our kids loved the troll hole! The deposit is very very large, more than our entire rental fee-we stayed four nights. It takes the full two weeks to be refunded as well, so take that into account. Overall, it is a good place to stay, however, we would prefer somewhere with a smaller deposit and a golf cart or wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer stay
We enjoyed staying in the trolls den the owner was very responsive the house is small but it worked for us as we had lots of other families to share bigger spaces with we basically just needed the sleep space anders took care of pool passes and parking for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandkids loved it!
My husband and I went with our daughter, son-in-law, and their two boys ages 3 & 4 for a three night stay. Spent the early afternoon at the Hesston Steam Museum with a short drive to a 3:00 check in. The grandkids loved the house! They thought the troll cave was awesome. So much fun stuff to do within walking distance. The playground was a big hit especially the big green slide. The closest beach (easy walk) was awesome and we also enjoyed another beach at the National Park. We all had fun picking blueberries. Everyone enjoyed their time here and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Vacation
Rented both Valhalla and Trolls Den for a long weekend with friends. Combined there were 17 of us, 10 adults and 7 kids. The combined space between the houses was excellent for hanging out. Both houses looked exactly as listed and the host was right there if anything was needed. Communication was easy and there was plenty of extras (blankets, pillows, wagons, beach toys). Community was gorgeous and easy to get around. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trolls Den
The only issue we had was the surprise of finding out when we got there that we had to pay $15 a person for a wristband to use the amenities, and $5 to park one vehicle in front of the three bedroom house and an additional $10-$15 per other vehicle. The amenities cost were not optional, if you stay here you have to purchase the wristbands for everyone staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor & Darci T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always love our stay at the Troll’s Den!
We usually come to stay at the Troll’s Den at least once a year, sometimes twice! It is the perfect place for our little family! Everything is always perfect on our arrival, and Anders is very communicative during our stay if anything comes up.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Spot
Super location, super clean, super cute! We enjoyed sitting on the porch talking for hours, the kitchen was well equipped, the beds were all comfortable, plenty of towels in bathrooms, and beach chairs available to use. We also took the bikes on a trail ride! Hosts were wonderful, we plan to come back in the near future 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Troll house
Enjoyed the troll house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Resort stay
Great property and nice owner. Worked out great for our guys trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waite C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for off season too !
Very fun, clean, and lots to see and visit. We walked to the beach each day. Bring your own game favs. We forgot scrabble, and none in the house. Great Fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danetta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, charming, wonderful location…just perfect!!
My husband, adult son and I stayed in the Troll’s Den. It was so charming, had everything we needed for our stay plus more. It was very clean, exceptionally maintained and well stocked. The Beachwalk is a great community. Although it was off season, we enjoyed the walk to the beach. The owners live right next door, we had the pleasure of meeting them. They take great pride in their properties and it shows. This was our first time in the area, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
The rental was very clean, fun, and perfect for our family of four young kids. The whole house is decorated in a trolls theme (which my girls didn't like at first, but eventually loved) and is very fun to look at and has a fun nature to it. The whole community is full of themed houses, very colorful, and would be so much fun to see during the peak season. We came during the off season as a pass through, but still enjoyed just walking the community and going to the Indiana Sand Dunes just down the road. There is a nice park just a few blocks away for kids to play at and the Michigan Lake beach is within walking distance. Stores are 10-15 minutes away for supplies. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Troll's Den
Very quiet relaxing place to stay. Perfect walking distance to the beach! Cozy and comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
We had a very nice stay. Owner was very easy to work with and get ahold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trolls' Den
Enjoyed our stay! Wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Trolls House
Great communication with owner. Lovely location and place. Definitely hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute house in a great location
This house is cute, clean, and very close (less than 10-minute walk) to Lake Michigan! Awesome amenities like aa pool, ping pong, pickle ball counts, and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsey k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Beautiful Community
Great trip! Property was exactly as described. We had everything we needed for our stay and the communication was excellent. It’s a short walk to the beach and an amazing community. Our kids enjoyed the beautiful playground as well. Thanks for a great stay! We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachealk Convience
Came for a family wedding. Family rented 4 houses which all were close by…and close to local host family. Loved September weather and quality restaurants and places we could walk to and beautiful sunsets. Area is just getting better as the years go by.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Summer Trip
House was very nice. Location was close to the park, community center, neighborhood lake, and pool. Walking distance to Lake Michigan as well but a golf cart would be more convenient (available for rent from activity center). Did have an issue with noise at a neighboring house but owner was receptive to this. Otherwise great house and great area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
summer vacation
Great location, clean well maintained property. Easy communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Den's Troll
The house was as described. It did say there were beach toys and all we saw was a wagon. We did not bring any beach towels, and there were not beach towels in the home. The full bathroom needs to be cleaned/updated. It is small, but we knew that. The home worked for our short stay at Beachwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachwalk community
We love this area of Michigan City. This is our 3rd trip here. First time at the The Trolls Den which is perfectly located within the Beachwalk community. You’ll have plenty of activities to enjoy during your stay and access to the nice beach! The owner is very responsive and seems to aim to ensure your stay is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023