Location: Ogden Dunes, Indiana, USA (50 mi to Chicago Loop, an hour by train - Commutable!)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Now is the time to reserve a prime Fall getaway on the Shores of Lake Michigan at our executive class home. Low season rates apply!
This architecturally unique modern three story home at the southern tip of Lake Michigan is designed to maximize its location on a dune above the clean, white sand of our semi-private beaches on Lake Michigan. 4,000 sq. ft. provides ample room for everyone to get together as well as space for privacy. Take the path from the house past the flowing stream and ponds to the beach, directly across the street. You are less than a minute from the sand.
The first floor has a private suite with a queen bedroom, private bath, kitchenette, and your own sitting room with a convertible full size bed. It's ideal for a nanny, in-laws or a family with a young child or two. And there's a babbling brook outside the bedroom window. This suite is designed to be barrier-free to accommodate guests with disabilities as well. The adjacent Beach Room offers a full size convertible sofa, a large TV with VCR/DVD, and its own private bath.
The second floor has three bedrooms, including a master suite with king bed, private bath, and the connected office/sitting room is ideal for a crib or children on the convertible sofa. The other two bedrooms on this floor have a queen bed or two twin beds (combinable for an additional king), and share a bathroom.
The third floor, which is also accessible by elevator from the first floor, is an expansive wood floored Great Room/kitchen/dining room covering 1330 square feet. The north wall, overlooking Lake Michigan is wrap-around glass, and opens onto the 250+ sq ft projecting deck, with its amazing views of sunsets over the lake. Use the telescope to explore Chicago, passing ships and sailboats, or the heavens in the clear, star-lit nights. The fully equipped kitchen has top-grade appliances and all the amenities. The expanding Italian glass dining table will seat 10. There is a concealed cable TV with DVD/VCR/CD, a stereo system and a Rais woodburning stove for cool evenings.
Use the links below to see our photo collection, or to visit the Wheeler-Kearns Architects website to see their pictures of the design features of the perfect dunes house. Our house easily sleeps 12 without using the third floor, with no more than two to a room, and four of the six sleeping rooms offer lake views! No bunk beds. Sunlight pours through all 3 levels from skylights in the central light well, while cooling lake breezes flow through. Top grade furnishings offer comfort and grace, including quality Sealy mattress sets.
Surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore, Ogden Dunes is a secure, limited access community ideally situated for easy day trips to the museums, concerts and sights of Chicago. A 20 minute stroll down the beach from the house brings you to the Indiana Dunes National Park, with 4 more miles of open beaches and wild dunes to explore.
It's in the area known as Dunes Country, offering charter boat fishing and lake excursions, boat rentals, swimming, canoeing, golf, antiquing, hiking, biking, local theater, birding, fine restaurants, casinos, Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall, a water park, horseback riding, ranger-led ecological, botanical and historic programs in both the State and National parks, all within a 15 - 20 minute drive.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Two separate central a/c systems
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: Rais controlled combustion Swedish wood stove.
- Elevator: Connecting the 1st and 3rd floors
- Beds
- King Bed: Plus, bedding and a special pad are provided to convert the two twin beds to a second king.
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Can be combined into an additional king
- Convertible Bed: 3 full size convertible sofas.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Two independent full size ovens. We also have a second mini-kitchen in the queen suite on the first floor.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: High quality pots, pans and utensils, all of the amenities you need to prepare and present a beautiful meal!
- Refrigerator: New deluxe refrigerator in the main kitchen, a 2nd full size storage refrigerator, plus a small fridge in the first floor kitchenette.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: A second microwave is available in the kitchenette.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Located on the third floor balcony deck overlooking the lake. A big 4 burner model with a side griddle!
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: 8 by 33 feet, on the third floor, overlooking the lake - great for dining, tanning, or just hanging out for sunset.
- View/Location
- Lake View: Directly across a small local street from the beach, about a minute's walk to the sand!
- Water View: Panoramic views over Lake Michigan - almost 180 degrees!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- The path to the lake from our house takes you past our circulating stream with a 5 foot waterfall and resident koi, as well as the tiered ponds with flowering lilies and lotuses.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: (We will try to accommodate unusual circumstances)
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): First and third floors are completely barrier free, and connected by elevator. First floor bath has fully accessible facilities, including barrier-free shower stall with seating.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- We are surrounded by a National Park! Beaches, Hiking & Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Playground, Charter boat Fishing and Excursions, Bird & Wildlife Viewing, Lighthouse Place Outlet Shopping, Fine Restaurants, Casinos, National and State Park Attractions and Ranger Programs, Jet ski, Powerboat and Fishing Boat rentals, Skippered Boat Charters, Canoeing, Splash Down Dunes Water Park, Winery Tours, and more! Try day trips by commuter train to the museums, Michigan Avenue stores, cultural events, clubs, and the amazing Millennium Park in downtown Chicago, Or try car trips to explore colorful Saugatuck, lively New Buffalo, or peaceful Amish Country, all within easy range.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In Season ... $3275/week (full weeks only), holidays additional
Off-Season .. $2475/week, 2 night weekends from $875, 3 nights $1,150
Applicable taxes additional. Cleaning Fees are included.
Multi-Week Discount Available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Greatroom by Night - Ogden Dunes, IN-Indiana Vacation Rental on Lake Michigan, With the Skyscrapers of Chicago on the Horizon!
- Colorful, bright and open - Ogden Dunes, IN-Indiana Vacation Rental on Lake Michigan, With the Skyscrapers of Chicago on the Horizon!
- Italian Glass Dining Table expands to seat 10 - Ogden Dunes, IN-Indiana Vacation Rental on Lake Michigan, With the Skyscrapers of Chicago on the Horizon!
- Professional Grade Kitchen by Night
- Master Bedroom, King bed
- The beach below the house
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #38625
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