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Red Zen | HotTub-all yr | Firepit | Grill | DogsOK

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Michigan City, IN
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Michigan City

In Michigan City .You'll find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this Michigan City vacation home. Barker Mansion and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Washington Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Trail Creek - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Michigan City Station - 14 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Red Zen | HotTub-all yr | Firepit | Grill | DogsOK

Your oasis for beachy fun and relaxation is just a road-trip away. You'll love unwinding in the 8-person hot tub, grilling and dining on the deck, and gathering your group around the firepit in the private backyard. Roast marshmallows with the Smores Bar included. Enjoy the convenience of a walk or short drive to Michigan City restaurants, coffeeshops, wineries, pubs, casino, and shopping at the local outlet mall. Best of all, the beach is about a mile away. The ideally located retreat provides the perfect getaway with friends or family. You'll welcome thoughtful touches, responsive hosts, and the relaxed, mellow, vibe.

The Space:

The essence of Red Zen Retreat is embodied in the warmly welcoming brick façade. The slogan – "Leave Your Worries Behind" – on the wall of the cheery glassed-in front-porch/sunroom captures the Zen ambiance of this charming getaway; here, you can truly escape in a quiet, friendly neighborhood and have a blast with your group. You'll feel right at home and enjoy a vibe that marries vintage coziness (wood trim and floors!) with updated convenience.

Enter through the front door – with its inviting wreath – and find a convenient desk for any work-from-home needs in the foyer. Chill out on the spacious, light-drenched living room's super-comfy furniture. Relax and enjoy your own streaming subscriptions on the 55" Fire TV. You'll also find extra sleeping space here in the form of a queen-size blow-up mattress.

You'll love the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen with convenient coffee station. The best cooks value a gas stove, and that's what you'll find here. Be sure to grab your morning coffee or tea and sip it on the front porch.

Dine in style in the dining room, where the sideboard is perfect for setting up buffet meals. Both kitchen and dining room are flooded with cheerful light.

At bedtime, head upstairs and choose from four bedrooms for your quiet and comfortable night's sleep. You'll find two bedrooms with luxurious queen beds. A third bedroom offers two full-size beds, while the fourth provides twin-size bunkbeds. All bedrooms offer storage options.

Refresh yourself in the upstairs bathroom with its unique tile and bathtub-shower combo.

Guests love the convenience of the basement laundry area, with washer, dryer, ironing board, and laundry supplies.

Outdoors, luxuriate in the hot tub in the secluded fenced yard and reflect on your day as you chill out on colorful Adirondack chairs around the firepit.

You'll appreciate your hosts' reputation for solid communication and rapid responses when contacted.

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:

– Hot Tub

– Firepit

– Grill

– Board and card games

– 55" Fire TV; use your own log-in to access your streaming-TV subscriptions

– Large, upscale kitchen with stainless appliances

– Extra supplies – toilet paper, towels, soap, trash bags, cotton swabs, makeup-remover towelettes, and more in several closets and under-sink cabinets

– Multiple charging stations and places to plug in devices

– Central air-conditioning supplemented with room air-conditioner units in some rooms.

Note:
*Fireplace is for decorative purposes only, not in operation.
*4th bedroom is very small, has 2 bunk beds but not much room for much else.

Property manager

Jason

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,896 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Red Zen | HotTub-all yr | Firepit | Grill | DogsOK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ashlee a a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Family Getaway with Dogs

We enjoyed our weekend getaway with the family and our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Vacation

Loved it! Very cozy, and warming home, good communication and very attentive. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Zen stay

Great house, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Stony plain Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gem

Walking location to many restaurants! Clean, lots of room. Hot tub. Definitely would stay again. Host amazing on everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

syrvalan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The property is in a historical district so there are a lot of restoration in the area. All the homes very very big and spacious. The property had a lot of charm but i don't think i would have went with light color furniture in the family room. Other than that is had appeal. We would stay there again. Thanks Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location cool property for a group

Great location close to beach, downtown, outlet mall, casino, and restaurants. Ideal for a group up to 8. Very cool outdoor area even in colder months. Fun spot would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa A.

Nope

I expect same cleanliness I would at home. Very STRANGE smell in powder room. Floors were not clean, couch was filthy. Did not feel safe in that area. We left after an hour and drove 5 hours back home. I will never use vrbo again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian Ż., Niles, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

It was better than I thought. Great location and hosting. I want to make it my getaway spot 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent G., Omaha, Nebraska USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gameday getaway

Quick trip for the game, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad N., Palatine, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

MC

Enjoyed the location of this rental. Easy walking distance to downtown if one wanted to hit a restaurant or a drink. Driving distance to the beach or other sites were equally easy to travel to. Glad we chose the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great time near Lake Michigan

We traveled from Columbus, Oh to visit Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan. The house is conveniently located and is within walking distance to Lake Michigan, restaurants and more. The house is also clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like the photos!

This is a beautifully updated older home in the historic district of Michigan City just a short walk away from downtown shopping. We had a memorable stay here with our kids and grandkids and would stay again! It is spacious, clean and well equipped. Only a short drive to Washington Park Beach and the Zoo. We loved the hot tub, the fire pit and especially the extra long picnic table for seating us all together for some lovely summer meals. Thank you Jason and Jamie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Red Zen

The property was spacious, clean, comfortable, and inviting. The back yard was great for my small-breed pups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

blake m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location very clean!

We enjoyed our stay! Great location just a couple blocks from downtown and short drive to the beach. House was clean when we arrived. Updated and spacious home perfect weekend getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute clean house close to everything

The house was just as described and very clean. We were within a few minutes drive to everywhere we wanted to go and were even able to walk to dinner a few evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Completely as advertised!

Great accommodations, easy check in process, several attractions and dining opportunities close by. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house!

The house was very clean, spacious, many rooms. Loved the decorations, huge sofa and the hot tub! Perfect for gatherings. Although there is only one bathroom that we can sower in but overall experience was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 would stay again!

Owners did a great job with this one!!! They communicated eveything timely and easily. Beautifully decorated home and the hot tub was great!!! I'll definitely be back when it warm. Thank you Thank you Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Zen

Very nice owners, easy to contact, beautiful home. Had a great stay, more than enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay in Michigan City!! Hot Tub the inside is huge and modern!! If your looking for a nice getaway this is it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

I chose to rent this property for a fun Girls Weekend.

Without having to go into so many details, just know this was a great property. From the layout of the house to the comfort of the beds. We had everything we needed. Although I do wish the checkout time we're later than 10am, I give this 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Stay

Spent 2 nights at the property with a group of friends and had a wonderful experience. House is clean with ample room for sleeping and lounging. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of cups, plates, silverware etc. The hot tub was enjoyed in the nice, private back yard. Very close to many restaurants, bars and the casino. Would stay again and would recommend to anyone looking to visit Michigan City or the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023