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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Valparaiso, IN (VPZ-Porter County Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Waverly Retreat

Located an easy 1.6 miles to Indiana Dunes State Park, 2 miles South of Porter Beach, not even a mile from the South Shore train station with direct access to downtown Chicago, and 2 miles from the historic downtown Chesterton. This house has access to everything you could ask for. Not only is the location perfect if you want a relaxing weekend at the beach or some active hiking days on the many miles of trails, but the house itself is cozy and convenient with all the comforts of home.

Property manager

Kayla Vargo
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chesterton

Chesterton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Washington Park Zoo.
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Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dune Acres Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake View Beach - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waverly Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waverly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waverly Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waverly Retreat located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter's Wedding Weekend
We rented this beautiful home for my daughter's wedding weekend at the Allure. It was clean, well laid out, and extremely convenient to the venue. Kayla, the owner, was beyond wonderful. She was quick with her responses and helpful in providing suggestions to my inquiries. She always ended her responses by saying, "Let me know if there is anything else I can answer or do for you." The master bedroom made the perfect backdrop for pictures with my daughter's wedding dress and the jacuzzi was an unexpected reward after a long day of celebrating. This house has a wonderful back patio and enclosed patio with a swing. I just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it! My daughter's wedding was PERFECT and the icing on the cake for us was that the Waverly Retreat and Kayla were too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
This house was the perfect location for us to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. Clean & comfortable. And our host was wonderful. She replied to our every question within minutes. A great place to relax after hiking the dunes and enjoying the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
Central location to all we wanted to see. Spent a day in the city of Chicago and one in Michigan City. The Dune park was amazing. Owner was perfect to work with. Amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunes weekend
Very clean and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Clean, close to beach, great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family weekend getaway
Stayed here for a long weekend trip with the family and we absolutely loved our stay! Home was very comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed and super close to the dunes! The owner was also absolutely wonderful! Had a minor issue and not only did the owners come to help first thing in the morning they brought us donuts as well. I will definitely come back here next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
As advertised! Thanks again! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Very nice and clean property! It had everything we needed with a great location to the dunes! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
Great location and close to everything. In town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Truly appreciated our stay at the Waverly Retreat. Would happily recommend it! Kayla went the extra mile to offer a welcoming and comfortable stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
This is a great place to stay if your visiting Indiana Dunes NP! The house is located in a quiet little neighborhood in the center of the park so you are close to the east or west side of the park. It is also right around the corner from the visitors center. The house is super cute with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is huge with a bathroom with heated floors! It was clean with pretty much everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Kayla the owner is super sweet and answered any question I had within 10 min. Great communication! She added a grill which was nice and I would recommend staying here with family or friends. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ND Game
Plenty of room and very clean. We enjoyed the back deck for cards on a beautiful evening. Wished the weather had been better so we could have had time to see the beach/dunes but the house was a perfect split between Chicago and South Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barium P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing stay!
True home away from home. Garden is beautiful home is beautiful and Kayla had such a beautiful spirit as well. Truly a blessing to share your home with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wknd Getaway
This was perfect! Close to the beach and in the middle of where we needed to be to see family and friends. Great peaceful location with easy access to 20&12
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location
House was clean and maintained. Beds were comfortable. Quiet neighborhood Really enjoyed the evenings sitting on the back deck. Communication with the host was a breeze. Overall the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Kayla Vargo

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