Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway on Lovely Lake Michigan

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Entire home

The beach and the lake are just steps from your door.

If you're on a working vacation we have high speed internet and fabulous views.

Spacious kitchen for preparing a quick meal or an elaborate feast.

Living area daybed with trundle underneath and queen bed behind.

Dining table with expandable leaves hidden underneath.

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1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Porter, IN

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are located right on the beach in the Indiana Dunes. This delightfully spacious Studio is nestled in the Indiana Dunes and just steps away from magnificent Lake Michigan. The only thing between you and the lake is a lovely sandy beach. There is sleeping for 3. Ample seating in the living area includes a loveseat and a comfortable daybed. The dining room table can be expanded to meet you dining needs or the leaves can be easily hidden away for a more intimate dining experience. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a full size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven and 12 cup coffee maker. There are bar stools at the kitchen counter for casual dining or socializing with the chef. All linens (bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes and dish towels) are provided. This is the lower level of a 2 story guest house with a private entrance and no shared spaces. We have 350' of private beach for the exclusive use of our guests. Should you want to venture beyond the beach numerous nearby attractions include hiking, biking, dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, an arboretum, golfing, waterpark, farmers markets, live theatre, movie theatres,skating, bowling and much more.

Property manager

Susan Brandstetter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chesterton

Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting.

Porter, IN

What's nearby

Indiana Dunes State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Indiana Dunes National Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 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) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway on Lovely Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway on Lovely Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway on Lovely Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and Charming Beach Getaway on Lovely Lake Michigan located?

Located in Porter Beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of East Beach, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

25 Mar 2025

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

Perfect Get-away

This cozy house was perfect for our weekend at Indiana Dunes Park. Susan couldn't have been a better hostess. The place is a little lean on what is provided, had to do a grocery shop for coffee, shampoo and shower soap. But other than that, beautiful view, right on the beach, clean house, great shower. Everything we needed for cooking our meals. We'd love to come stay when it's warmer to enjoy the beach more.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

10 Aug 2024

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

Beach getaway

Studio right on the beach. Perfect for 2 people. You have to go up and down 50 steps or so to get to and from your car. Some are long deck like steps and there is a handrail for most of it. So it could be challenging for anyone with mobility issues. We had a great time! We will be back. 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

21 May 2024

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

Beautiful location!

Excellent location, between both Indiana Dunes parks, & being directly on the beach. Clean & quiet, except for the sound of the lake waves:) Only drawback is the many steps from the parking to the front door, but that's how you get so close to Lake Michigan, so it's worth it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

24 Apr 2024

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

just the best experience

Everything was perfect and I can't wait to get back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2024

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

Great location

We enjoyed being right on the beach with beautiful views and the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep each night. Hosts couldn't have been more accommodating to our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

13 Mar 2024

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

Lovely Beach Home

We loved staying right on the beach beside the Indiana Dunes! This is a perfect getaway for two. Very clean and everything you would need is provided.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

26 Feb 2024

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

Rest and Reflection

Marvelous views of the lake from every angle! This lovely little cottage on the beach reminded me of happy days as a little one spending time with my family at our lake cottage. Heavenly.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIVA S.

17 Jan 2024

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

Great Stay

We had a great time staying here for the weekend! Being right on the lake was really nice, even though we visited in the middle of winter. It was close to the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, which is where we spent most of our time. Grocery stores were only about ten minutes away. We would come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet g.

14 Nov 2023

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

Quiet get away

Susan was an attentive host and the little one bedroom right on the beach was perfect. Warm and inviting, good water pressure and the sound of the waves and seeing so many stars was just fabulous.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle E.

8 Nov 2023

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

Awesome

This was our 2nd time staying here. There is nothing more to say than this is an awesome place to spend time with the one you love. Sitting out fron watching and listening to the waves as they come up to the beach is the most relaxing, also listing to the waves when going to sleep is very relaxing. We will defiantly be back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka R.

5 Nov 2023

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

Peaceful weekend getaway

The house was great. We loved how close we were to the lake and the view was pretty. The whole trip was peaceful and relaxing. We look forward to returning!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., St. Louis

23 Oct 2023

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

On Lake Michigan

Cozy clean cabin right on the beach; Can hear the waves crashing all night long; So relaxing. We could hear people staying above us walking around but it wasn’t a deal breaker. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

13 Oct 2023

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

Perfect beach Bungalow

Great property, equipped with all you need. Very clean and cozy. The location, right on beach is almost magical. Our host was warm and gracious. Would definitely recommend to a couple needing a quiet get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

9 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing

My husband and I had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. We really enjoyed having the beach as our view everyday.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

5 July 2023

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

Highly Recommended Beach house for 2

Couldn't have asked for a more ideal place for a week for 2 literally on the beach. Looking forward to booking again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy S., Hope Mills, NC

27 Apr 2023

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

Life at the Beach

The rental was very clean and quiet. The beach is private allowing me to enjoy quiet walks. The host was very responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend this property for a single person or couple.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

29 Nov 2022

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

Worth the stay

Susan, the property manager was great to work with. It was great waking up and looking out of the window to see the waves of Lake Michigan. It was a quaint little place. My family really enjoyed the stay. A couple things to watch out for--you have to park off site and there are not lights on the street so have your phone handy to use as a flashlight. Also, there are A LOT of steps you have to walk to get to the house. The steps are very well lit though, it just makes moving in and out a bit burdensome, especially if it's raining. Another thing to watch out for is the last flight of steps, they are taller and more narrow than the others so you really have to watch your footing. Other than those drawbacks, it was a nice place to stay. If I had to do it over, I would stay at the same place.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

10 Nov 2022

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

Highly recommend: Cozy & clean with an amazing view

Friendly and responsive owner. Well-equipped, cozy and clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

7 Nov 2022

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

Girl friend weekend

This little studio is a gem. Be warned, lots of stairs but worth it! Beautiful views of the lake and beach and a simple stroll to the Dunes state park. Plenty of towels and pan for cooking. A quiet little retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

9 May 2022

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

waves and water

If you want water views, cool breezes, sound of waves, and beach walking, this is the place! Expect comfortable 2 persons not luxury. No phone reception with ATnT, the wifi calling worked. Great workout exercise on walkway descending stairs from road to cottage.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

9 Apr 2022

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

Hidden gem

I’ve been here twice now. It’s a perfect getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

20 Mar 2022

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

Quiet, cozy spot to enjoy lake Michigan’s majesty.

Fabulous!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

14 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful!

We rented here as a winter getaway from Chicago, and it was wonderful! Great communication with the owners, very cute place, and stocked with everything you would need. Right on the water and you can walk on the beach to the state park! Would definitely recommend staying here, we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

19 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful little beach spot!

We love Lake Michigan and here you get a lot of it! Even if the weather is not so good, you can still enjoy the beach from the comfort of the cabin. Susan was very helpful and responsive. Stairs up and down to the cabin are difficult with bags so be prepared. Cabin itself was clean and comfortable. Really enjoyed the weekend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristyn G.

27 Nov 2021

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

Great place to stay!!

This place is very cute and right on the beach!! Susan was easy to get a hold of & accommodating! Just as a heads up, it is a hike getting to & from the house. Stairs, sand, more stairs & more sand. It was not fun getting suitcases & stuff up & down those! And it was cold, with strong winds off the lake in November! But other than the trek getting to & from the house— we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Brandstetter

The cottages have been in our family since the 1920s. I grew up in Chicago but spent my summers, weekends and holidays here at the beach. I moved here permanently in 1990 to assume management of the properties.

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Explore the area

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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