We recently re-listed on VRBO, so thus no reviews
for 2024.
** Reserve for 30 days or more and save the 12% tax-up to $4,700 per month. Owner will modify the VRBO quote to reflect the savings before you book.
** We extend a 10 am Check-in time and 3 pm Check-out time, to offset some of the booking fees (most properties check-in at 4pm and check-out at 10/11am)
Along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, sits this remarkable home-The Beach House Brigade, a family-owned home for over fifty-five years! A stunning rehab- all three levels were taken down to the studs, and everything is fresh and flooded with natural light!
In the highly coveted area of Long Beach, you will be perfectly situated to soak up all that this charming beach community offers: just one street away from the water's edge with sandy beaches showcasing views of three states, a bike ride away from a groovy summer cafe, a full gym, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and a children's play area.
A 10-minute car ride or easy 25-minute easy bike ride to the zoo, shopping, gaming, boating, spas, restaurants, golf, stables, and the vibrant art district.
15 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park, 40 minutes from the University of Notre Dame, and 90 minutes from Chicago, 15 minutes from Michigan's Wine Country, Craft Breweries, and Distilleries.
All close enough to enjoy, while preserving the feel and simplicity of a lakeside getaway. Stand-up paddleboards and other beach toys and bikes can be rented and delivered to the home -beach life doesn't get any easier!
The intentional design fosters laid-back luxury for both families and groups- providing ample space to gather and mingle, coupled with outlets for privacy and a peaceful retreat.
This Long Beach gem, with its proximity to the beach, sits on three lots, on a quiet street, and boasts 6 spacious bedrooms complimented with 6 ensuite marble bathrooms, featuring Kohler fixtures. Each bedroom offers soft linens, a ceiling fan, black-out shades, and flat-screen smart TVs with YouTube TV.
Enjoy the privacy of the 1.5-acre lot with fantastic outdoor living with 12-foot French sliding doors with screens provide a gateway to fresh air, sounds of the waves, and privacy- hot tub, 2 patios, outdoor dining, a 6 burner Weber grill, Breo fire pit, and extra large (front and back) grass covered areas for relay races, sprinklers, kiddie pools, volleyball, croquet or ping-pong.
For those times when you need a quiet place to get some work done, the main floor den is home to the office and offers a bright and inspiring space, with its two bay windows and large desk; the desk is stocked with basic office supplies, including a printer/copier/scanner. We offer the fastest internet service that Comcast provides "Preferred Gigabit" high-speed Wi-Fi, with download speeds of up to 1200 Mbps.
The main floor den also offers additional sleeping arrangements with a queen memory foam sofa sleeper and its own ensuite full marble bath that is ADA-friendly.
The designer gourmet kitchen offers a professional grade dual fuel oven, 6 gas burner cook-top, Calphalon cookware and bakeware, three dishwashers, two sinks, and a double wall oven, punctuated with quartz countertops, and Kohler fixtures-a feast awaits!
The Family Room and Living Room are flooded with natural light, fresh air, comfy seating, game tables/work spaces, and 65" 4K Smart TVs with YouTube TV, Disney Plus, and Netflix.
The lower level is home to two twin beds, a sitting area with a Smart TV, a twin trundle daybed, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, a full-size washer and dryer, and ample closet space, including a walk-in closet.
While many come for the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with its: sunsets, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, charter fishing trips, sailing, biking, hiking, boating, tennis, golf, skydiving, sandcastles, go-carting, bird watching, BBQ's, berry picking, and the zoo.
You can also: banish the stress with a spa day, learn to shoot, walk trails, tour world-class wineries, breweries, and distilleries, gaming at two casinos, a vibrant art community, one-of-a-kind shopping, and a lively food scene with some of the best food outside of Chicago!
After a day of activity, unwind at the Beach House Brigade with a whirlpool in the private hot tub, stove-top popping corn, coupled with a movie (Netflix, Disney Plus), s'mores, around the Breo fire-pit, fresh homemade ice cream delights with our ice cream maker, a dance party while someone plays the favorites on the piano, a game on two 65" 4K TV's, read a book or take a nap on the patio, by the fire, or at the beach, or choose from the selection of family games.
We provide 8 beach chairs, 12 beach towels, and a beach wagon. Please bring your beach umbrellas.
Thank you for your interest in the newly reconstructed Beach House Brigade- situated on a quiet street, and steps to the wide sandy beaches showcasing views of three states, offering 6000 sq ft of laid-back luxurious indoor space, 1.5 acres of expansive outdoor living, including a private hot tub, fire-pit, partial lake and sunset views.
Main Floor:
Den/Office with ensuite full bath and Queen memory foam sleeper sofa, laundry, family room, powder room, designer gourmet kitchen, dining room, terrace, and the living room. Two twin air mattresses are also available.
2nd Floor:
Primary Bedroom and ensuite full bath :1 king and 2 twins (trundle bed), large walk-in
closet
Twin Bedroom/1King and ensuite full bath: 2 twin beds, can be configured as King
Queen Bedroom and ensuite full bath, 1 queen bed,
King Bedroom and ensuite bath, 1 king bed
Lower Level:
2 Twin Beds with ensuite full bath, twin trundle daybed, walk-in closet,
kitchenette, and full laundry. Twin beds can be configured as King.
For a longer-term stay, the main floor Den can also be configured as a dedicated main floor bedroom with a conventional queen bedroom set, coupled with the adjoining ADA-friendly ensuite marble bath, offering ideal main floor comfort and safety; please contact the owner to discuss this option.