Michigan City is perched on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan. This quaint lakeside city offers fun things to do for tourists of all ages. If you’re traveling with the little ones, bask under the sun and swim all day at Washington Park Beach. An iconic light tower, Michigan City East Lighthouse is right off the beach, accessible via a catwalk. Visit Old Lighthouse Museum and Washington Park if you are a history buff.
Looking for accommodation where you can avoid crowds and enjoy a private swimming experience? Scroll down for the best vacation rentals with private pool in Michigan City, Indiana.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to private pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Family-friendly beach residence (from USD 708)
This beach home suitable for 20 guests is perfect for celebrating family events. The property features a fenced 12 x 24 foot, 5-foot-deep (3.7 x 7.3 meter, 1.5-meter-deep) swimming pool for hosting pool parties. On the shallow end, the pool is 3-foot-deep (0.9-meter-deep). It can even be heated for an additional fee of 35 USD per day. Indulge in a nature retreat on sun loungers with trees surrounding the backyard.
If you’re in the mood to sunbathe on the sand, Sheridan Beach is only a three-minute walk from here.
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the backyard pool and next-door platform for seeing the vista and lake michigan were terrificCleanliness:
every thing was clean and as described or nicerthe house is large and open and bright and spotless very very cleangreat property for families - clean pleasing roomy etcvery clean and close to the beachHost:
the property manager was very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
short walk to a beautiful beach close to a beautiful park the zoo and downtown michigan cityeasy walk to the beach for a sunset or twolove the location the perfect weekend getaway spot for our familywe walked to the washington park zoo and to the nearby park for play timegreat location to beach and also great outdoor space with pool
2. Comfy rental with an outdoor dining area
Enjoy unlimited water fun in this property with a private 16 x 32 foot, 3 to 8-foot-deep (4.9 x 9.8 meter, 0.9 to 2.4-meter-deep) outdoor pool. You can play basketball with the hoop adjacent to the inground pool for additional entertainment. After a few laps, rest in a seating space with an umbrella beside the pool area.
Note that the pool is open from May through September. It can also be heated for an extra fee of 50 USD, and be sure to coordinate this with the host a day before your arrival. Glass bottles are not permitted around the pool area.
With four tastefully decorated rooms, this rental can sleep nine guests.
Michigan City, Indiana, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 9
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lots of room and great amenitiesgreat house great heated poolwe felt that was an ok trade for the convenience of the private poolwonderful house with a spacious living roomCleanliness:
please was great very spacious and cleanRead more reviewsHost:
mike was awesome to work with very responsive helpful and flexible would highly recommendmike was a great host very prompt and helpful in his communication but not intrusive in any way
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3. La Porte accommodation with a wraparound deck (from USD 990)
Start your day on the wraparound deck while looking over the woods and the pool area. A total of 18 people can occupy this property. Here, you can hang out in the living room with a stone fireplace for quality time.
Guests can soak in the sun in the stunning seasonal pool open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Note that the pool is heated from June to August, and guests must observe quiet hours from 9 pm onwards. The 20 x 40 foot (6.1 x 12.2 meter) pool includes a child-safe automatic cover.
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the outdoor space is amazing the pool was much larger than it looks in the picturesthe kitchen was stocked with nice appliances and everything else we neededthe beds were extremely comfortable and the house was stocked with all of the extras we neededbut otherwise the house is great with an updated kitchen and lots of children's toys and gamesCleanliness:
the house was clean and spaciousalso the house was an a+ in cleanliness which made us feel comfortable in the age of covidHost:
throughout our stay the owner was very responsive and extremely helpfuli appreciated that the owner let us check in earlyowner was easily accessible and answered questions right away very friendly as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
this location is quite nearly ideal - 20 minutes from lake michigan with plenty of restaurants and grocery storesif you have little ones and your friends have littles ones this is the place to rentgreat place to celebrate christmas with the family
4. Luxury house in Indiana Dunes National Park (from USD 1658)
You can effortlessly access the beach from this property that can take in eight guests. This luxurious home is appointed with vast windows, allowing natural light entry and easy lake viewing.
If you are not in the mood for crowds, a private pool adorned with Italian tiles welcomes you here. Brave a fun diving experience in the 40-foot (12.2-meter) heated pool using the diving board. The pool is 12-foot-deep (3.7-meter-deep).
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loved being so close to the private beach and having the heated pool as an optionRead more reviewsHost:
the home had everything we needed and the host was very responsive and accommodating and super niceowner was gracious and provided many complimentary amenitiesyou feel like you are at the ocean not lake michigan stephen is also a great host
5. Blue Butterfly II (from USD 304)
Blue Butterfly II is an excellent choice if you crave an escape from the city noise. Share this property with 10 loved ones and your pets. Reward yourself with a relaxing dip in the 18-foot (5.5-meter) round above-ground pool overlooking lush greenery. The lockable pool gate is a great add-on if you’re taking kids with you. For your reference, the pool is heated in May, September, and October. It is available for guests’ use between May and October.
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the beds were very comfortablebeds were very comfortablethe pool was fantastic and though an expensive add was worth itCleanliness:
very clean well stockedhouse was clean and well equipped with everything you would have in your own housethe home is clean roomy comfortable and well-stockedhouse was clean and largte enough forf a big groupplenty of kitchen items bathroom supplies cleaning supplies and best of all water and beach itemsHost:
owner was very friendlyshe is a wonderful hostthe owner was flexible and responsive it was a great stayelizabeth is the best kind of hostelizabeth is an outstanding host and was very communicative during our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved how close to the beach it waswe did go to the dunes and did some fishing great locationthe pool was a huge hit and we loved being within walking distance to the beachwe also enjoyed walking to the beachwe liked being close to the mini-mart for treats
6. Family getaway with outstanding facilities (from USD 960)
Tucked away in a secluded setting is this family getaway that can accommodate 14 guests. Appreciate the beauty of nature while half your body is immersed in the inground pool. Kids will love the pool slide. The heated pool is maintained at 88 degrees until the last week of November and will reopen in March or April. This property’s other outstanding features include a hot tub, sauna, and indoor recreational facilities.
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it’s extremely clean there is a bidet on every toilet and the amazing pool cannot be over emphasizedwhat didn't this place have it is so modern (new gadgets appliances) quiet clean health consciousRead more reviewsLocation:
we booked a long holiday weekend here with our close friends and thoroughly enjoyed our timewe had such a great time this place was a kid paradiseit was a perfect place to spend a snowy winter window
7. Property on the lake with a party garage (from USD 721)
This property is nestled atop the lake and can put up eight guests. Here, you can swim in the comforts of your home facing Pine Lake. There’s also a pool that can be heated for an extra charge of 100 USD per day. Further, it is not available for use from December to March.
The party garage is a top-notch spot for family bonding. Jam to campfire songs at night and feast on s’mores around the sunken fire pit.
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the pool hot tub small “beach” area with sand toys was perfectwe loved the outdoor area which has a dock area pool hot tub fire pit and beach areaCleanliness:
the house itself is clean and modernwonderful house very clean and the pool jacuzzi and beach area were just as picturedRead more reviewsHost:
the owners are super responsivethe owners were super quick to respond to any of our questions
8. Sweet home with an expansive backyard (from USD 693)
This rental is a good starting point if you plan to visit Notre Dame, just 10 minutes away from the property. That aside, a large driveway can shelter your private vehicle here. Outside, guests will find a gorgeous pool where they can swim from May to September. The pool is not heated but solar-covered. All in all, this rental can host nine.
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the wifi worked great for the multiple phones and laptops that were in usecomfortable beds games and extra large yard to run aroundsuper sweet home beautiful pool and a huge yardour family very much enjoyed the pool and the backyard area in generalthe pool was perfect for cooling down during out stayCleanliness:
the house is very clean and cozyamazing backyard and pool exceptionally clean and accommodatingthe house was very tidy and cleaneverything was clean and taken care ofthe yard was huge the house was clean & easy to findRead more reviewsHost:
she answered all of our questions promptly & was very helpfulthe kids had an amazing time the hosts had plenty of pool toys and board games for evenings
9. Pet-friendly abode for eight (from USD 315)
Avoid the flock of tourists on the beach and relish private swimming time in the on-site eco-friendly pool. Cool down on the chairs and loungers beside the 35 x 7 foot (10.7 x 2.1 meter) heated pool. The inground salt-generating pool is available from May until the end of September.
Stay productive and updated with the free Wi-Fi. Consider this vacation rental if you’re visiting with your fur babies and seven more friends.
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hot tub and pool table were great amenities for groups of friends stayinghaving a heated pool available is unbeatable because lake michigan is often too cold for enjoyable swimmingthe house is nice with lots of bedding availablethe pool instructions were great and he was hospitable in offering a s’mores kit and waffle mixpool and hot tub fantasticCleanliness:
very nice house spotless clean and greg is amazing easy to communicateclean house with great backyard spacethe home was spotless and cleanthe house was clean and had everything we neededvery thoughtful touches and home was sparkling cleanHost:
host was responsive to any questions we hadthank you to our hosts who were awesomegreg was a great hostgreat house and host greg was very quick responding to questions etcgreg was a great host and responded very quickly to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
great family get-away house in a great locationit's in a great locationbeing so close to the lake is wonderfulwonderful location beautiful house overall a great staythere is a grocery store near by and the neighborhood is very quiet and relaxing
Chase sunsets in the charming city
Idyllically in a lakeside setting, this charming city offers many observation points to witness Lake Michigan and its pretty sunset views. Check out our list and upgrade your stay by booking the best rental as per your taste and convenience.
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