Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

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3 bedroomsSleeps 6

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Beach view
Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen

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Porter, IN

Indiana Dunes State Park
‪2 min drive‬
Indiana Dunes National Park
‪6 min drive‬
Lake View Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are nestled on 350' of private beach between the amazing Indiana Dunes and breathtaking Lake Michigan. There are 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a double bed and the bright and cheerful 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds.

Property manager

Susan Brandstetter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A child of any age is considered a guest.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Additional day or overnight guests are NOT permitted. If you have additional guests you will be asked to leave and you will not be issued a refund.

All guests 18 years and older must sign a Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement prior to arrival.

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chesterton

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton. 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, or check out an event or a game at Ames Field Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Porter, IN

What's nearby

Indiana Dunes State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Indiana Dunes National Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Dune Acres Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
Lake View Beach - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬9 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals. located?

This family-friendly Chesterton cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful time at this quiet cottage, tucked away down the dune right on the beach. It was just perfect to come back and relax here after a day hiking in the national park. Susan was great- flexible on meeting up to let us in, even helped us carry down our bags. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beachfront Getaway

This property is a rare example where the photos don't do it justice. It's rustic but certainly doesn't feel old or rundown, and the beachfront proximity is incredible in almost any weather. Check-in was very straightforward, and the host offered to help carry our bags down the (many) flights of stairs from the elevated street to the beach. House was reasonably stocked for a short visit, and the abundant firewood offered for use was perfect for our fall visit. One thing to note is that the infrastructure reflects the fact that Dune Acres is a tiny town carved out of the middle of a large forest, and the power and internet can blip out during storms -- but you're not at the beach to sit online, so not a big deal! The beachfront cafe at the state park is less than a 10 minute stroll along the beach, and another few minutes takes you into the park itself with all of the great trails and hiking that comes with it. Overall, we'd love to stay here again. The biggest thing to note is that it is not ideal for those with mobility issues or little people who may not be able to climb a lot of stairs to get back to the street (and then a bit further up a hill to the parking area), but that did not bother us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Beachfront Location

The location was just incredible. I honestly do not think there is a better option in terms of location - it was walking distance to the State Park and about 7-10 minute drive from everything else you would need! The views were incredible and being able to walk right directly out to the Lake was very convenient. The only negative is that there are a lot of stairs, but also there is not really a way around that because of the way the dunes are naturally, just don't overpack!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

4 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramana H.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fall Getaway

Great location (right on Lake Michigan)! Kids enjoyed walking the beach and looking for rocks. Great space. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Ohio

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

Beautiful location…very peaceful! Perfect size for our family of 5. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This was a wonderful place to stay! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The location was perfect, it is right on a beautiful and large beach area that was not crowded. It's super close to the parks and there are good areas around for food and shopping. Susan was a great host, we felt welcomed and she was very responsive when we needed anything. The only downside is that it is a shared unit, so other people stay in the downstairs unit, and you can smell the food they cook and have the same common area with the grill and firepit. It was not an issue for us, the price was much better than fully private places and we had plenty of beach room and still had our own beach area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

20 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our new go to beach house

This was a lovely home right on the water of Lake Michigan. We stayed in early November so we did not go in the water but the beach was lovely and the waves for the week we were there made it feel like the ocean. The beds were comfortable and warm The kitchen was well appointed The bath is adequate. The water was hot and all of the plumbing worked great (not always a given at a beach house) The living and dining area was comfortable enough for our group of 4 with a singe couch and 1 chair but a larger group might not be comfy for long. Access is at the bottom of a longgggg staircase (about 50-75 steps) and then through sand. Not for the faint of heart or weak of knee :). But if you can get there it is totally worth the trip! We will definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex B.

16 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, misleading listing

The cottage was very well-kept, and the view is great. No issues with the cottage itself. VRBO seems to pride itself on the traveller being able to rent the entire house; this was not the case. While we rented upstairs, another group rented the downstairs. The listing did say this. However; in my opinion, it should be more obvious and state, in the listing title, that it is top floor only. We wouldn't have rented had we known it wouldn't have been completely private. Another issue we had was communication with the owner. She mentioned she believed no one was staying the day we checked out so we could stay as long as we would like. She said she would double check; we didn't hear from her until one hour before checkout, that we needed to leave. That made our last hour a stressful one. I would love to stay in someone like this cottage again, but it will not be this one.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari P.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach cottage ever

We loved our stay and were very pleased with the cottage. Property Managers were super helpful and kind. Would definitely stay again@

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and clean cottage

We had a lovely stay at this cottage, which is located in a wonderful spot, right on the lake. Everything that we needed was there for us and we enjoyed our stay tremendously.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet R., Iowa City, Ia

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Amazing spot on Lake Michigan. House was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptionally lovely place to stay.

The cottage was even more comfortable and idyllic than I had imagined. Clearly, the owner takes excellent care of her properties and makes them a relaxing oasis for visitors. We had views of the water from almost all of the windows and instant access to the beach. We love this place and will return.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan V., Mount Prospect, Illinois

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical spot right on the beach!

Wow! What a gem right on the sand. The unit was clean and had everything you need (bedding, kitchen stuff, games). The whole family had a wonderful time swimming, hunting for rocks, and playing in the sand. The stairs… there are a lot of them so pack light or expect a strong cardio workout. Can’t wait to come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing beach stay

The view and location couldn't get any better! We were steps away from the private beach and could easily walk to the dunes national park. Our 3 and 5 year olds were happy to find an extra set of beach toys to borrow during our stay. And, despite the many steps down to the cottage, they were able to easily (albeit slowly!) Go up and down.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

30 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Easy check in, beautiful views. place is right on the water. Very clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

25 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House with Amazing Views

My family and I stayed here for a little family getaway. Wonderful property, that sits in between the State and National park with unbelievable views! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Susan was very accommodating and a wonderful host. Would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dara T.

19 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter weekend

It was a incredibly clean, quiet, and scenic place. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre et Calypso L., Chicago

12 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal cabin overlooking the lake

We loved the place, it's directly on the lake :)!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

26 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Lovely

This is a spectacularly cared for apartment and was as advertised. Initially, I planned to bring my 86-year old mother, and plans changed last minute. I'm glad they did because it does take some physical-ness to manage the stairs to get to the property itself. But the views were magnificent and accomodations were great. The apartments is well-enough appointed for light cooking, and while it isn't a private space because of proximity of other cottages, it was a quiet retreat during the time we were there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nevin P.

4 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent as always

Great location right on the beach. Always clean and comfortable and really an excellent getaway...one of my family's favorite places to be!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

27 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a lovely cottage. Can't wait to book our next trip! Beautiful scenery and just relaxing.

Had a great experience renting this property. It was our first time booking a VRBO type property and it all went smoothly. Owner was very nice via texting and when meeting at property for the quick tour of things. It was a wonderful trip !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend trip

My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights to explore the Dunes and had such a relaxing time. The house was a perfect size to each have a bedroom and sleep well without being far from my little ones. I'm a happy renter as long as the place is clean. And this place certainly was. From the beds, fresh towels, clean floors and kitchen utensils. I especially loved the attention to detail with having night lights...parents of small children can appreciate that!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ch P.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

We booked this last minute and the owner was very accommodating to our limited time and our crazy schedules. The property was clean and I am picky so that's saying a lot. The view is amazing and you are definitely right on the lake. We will book again and absolutely loved the relaxing time we had there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Susan Brandstetter

My sister, Ericka, and I manage our beach cottages which have been in our family since the 1920’s. It is our goal to create an environment in each cottage that is as unique and beautiful as the Indiana Dunes are themselves. And, when you are ready to step beyond the beach and magnificent Lake Michigan, whether you are interested in birding, hiking, theme parks, fairs, antiquing, shopping or museums we will gladly point you in the direction of any one of our areas numerous natural and cultural treasures.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana Dunes region is known for its beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan (the fifth largest fresh water lake in the world). Just beyond those beaches lie some of the world's largest sand dunes, created by glacial deposits, lake currents and wind. This is an area rich in history, ecological diversity, outdoor fun and family friendly small-town charm. When you are ready to take a break from swimming, playing on the beach and climbing the sand dunes there are many excellent restaurants, cafes, shops, museums and other inland charms to discover and enjoy.

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