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A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton.

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Living Room
Living Room with Electric Fire Place
Photos of Local Shops and Restaurants
Living area
Primary Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Valparaiso, IN (VPZ-Porter County Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton.

Right in-between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, you will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Things to look forward to: Less than 10 minutes to the Dunes and beaches or head 3 minutes the other way to downtown for food, drinks and plenty of small town fun. This charismatic home greets you with all new furniture, front porch, HUGE fenced yard, and local decor. You will fall in love with this family town so bring the kids!

Property manager

Andrew Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dune Acres Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lustron House and Indiana Dunes National Park. Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders and Chellberg Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near Chicago
We had a lovely short stay-house is very clean and has everything you need. Great fenced yard for our dog. Andrew was great to deal with, no issues getting in touch/getting a response. Sidewalks in the neighborhood and a playground within a short walk. We enjoyed watching some Little League baseball from the yard. Neighbors are friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly convenience
Great yard for dogs, park nearby, dunes very close
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing would stay here again
The property was amazing and its nice a cozy and overall amazing. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect set up
We were in Porter for the weekend to visit family and this was the perfect get-away! We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway to Visit Friends.
We had a wonderful weekend. The house was perfect for what we needed. The bathtub/shower is large and spacious. The main bed was extremely comfortable to our liking. There is a big fenced in backyard that allows your pets plenty of room to run around in. Just overall comfortable and felt safe.When we get time to visit our friends again we will definitely look to book here again first.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute!
We really enjoyed staying here while visiting the NP. Would book again if we find ourselves back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indiana dunes
We stayed too access the dunes national park, and had a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Cleanliness is my #1 requirement and it was perfect. Really nice and the beds were comfortable. We had our dog with us and the fenced yard was wonderful. We could sit out with him without a lease. It is close to a lot of things including Indiana Dunes State and National Parks. Our favorite destination was the walkway along Lake Michigan and the Galis arboretum. Perfect place to stay and the host Andrew was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
This little house was perfect for us! It had everything that we needed and a big fenced in back yard for our dogs to run in! The location was great, not in the city but only a 15/20 minute drive to the beach! I would highly recommend staying here and I hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Indiana Dunes, quaint little rental!
Property was clean, neighborhood was quiet. Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tierani H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for kids and pets
Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood. House is small, but spacious enough for 2 adults and 2 kids plus 2 dogs. Huge fenced back yard was perfect for my dogs and kid to run around. Clean, plenty of amenities provided. Quick and friendly responses. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home near Indiana Dunes
This house was perfect for our family. It had plenty of space with the two bedrooms and a large backyard. All amenities for your pup such as dog bed and bowls. The street was extremely quite it a cute neighborhood that is close to several restaurants and only 5 minutes from the visitor center. The owner was also very responsive and super nice when I had some questions. We were only here for the weekend, but would definitely consider this home or his other home if we come back. The kids also gave their ratings - and said they loved the house (bunk beds, fire pit, easy tv usage 😆)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint
Perfect home, well furnished with everything we needed. The host was super responsive and wants to make sure your stay is the best it can be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly!
House is very close to the national park and minutes from nearby restaurants. Great fenced-in yard if you’re traveling with a dog. Host (Andrew) is very responsive! Would definitely recommend if you’re traveling to the dunes or are on a road trip and need a place to crash with your pet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience overall
Good experience with owner. Very kind
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and host!
My husband and I and our two small fur babies were in need of a local home to rent while our new home was being remodeled. This home fit our budget and location was a wonderful area to be since it was near the lake and all kinds of places to eat, hike and work. The home was well stocked with the necessities of what is needed and a huge fenced yard for our little dogs. Our host Andrew was always available and answered our needs immediately. Highly recommend!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Smith

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I am a Chicago native and entrepreneur. I have 2 dogs and 2 children as part of my family and we love to travel and hike. I'm always looking for a good cup of coffee in the morning and a new beer to taste with dinner!

Why they chose this property

I chose Chesterton/Porter because it has a great small town feel. Between the local breweries/winery and all the small family owned businesses, I love making connections with all the people that make this town so cozy. I also find it to be a hidden gem so close to such a great National and State park.

Languages:

English

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