Tucked among the whispering pines of Michiana Shores, this renovated single-level retreat blends modern simplicity with the soul of a woodland cottage. The new exterior — crisp white siding, handsome cedar garage doors, and curated landscaping — sets a quietly contemporary tone that fits right into the forest. Inside, sunlight filters through vaulted beams in the living room, where a stone fireplace and picture windows create a calm, inviting space that feels like a warm embrace. A newly designed kitchen with movable island and wood floors flows easily to a screened porch so generous it feels like its own summer house. Out back, a fenced, private garden is a hidden haven — surrounded by trees, invisible from the street, and alive with birdsong. The finished lower level extends the home’s versatility with room for guests, office, recreation, and workshop space. The oversize garage accommodates two cars, a golf cart, and another workshop for hobbies or projects. Just a short walk or bike ride to the beach and shoreline parks, this home captures everything people love about Michiana Shores — a rhythm of lake breezes, forest light, and quiet luxury only an hour from Chicago.
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : NRA829168
Price : $649,000
Bedrooms : 3
Rooms : 10
Bathrooms : 2
Half Bathrooms : 0
Square Footage : 2,616 Sqft
Year Built : 1976
Lot Area : 10,454.40 Sqft
Status : Active
Acres : 0.24
Property Subtype 1 : Single Family Residence
Status : Active
Features
Heating System : Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement : Yes
Fireplace : Yes
Parking : Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Concrete
Exterior Features : Private Yard, Fire Pit
Interior Features : Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
Appliances
Appliances : Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range
Address Map
Country : US
State : IN
County : La Porte
City : Michiana Shores
Street : Pokagon
Street Number : 221
Street Suffix : Drive
Postal Code : 46360
Floor Number : 0
Longitude : W87° 11' 11.2''
Latitude : N41° 45' 24.8''
Directions : Rt. 12 to right on Old Grand Beach Rd, then left on El Portal, right on Birchwood and left on Pokagon.