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Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes

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Views of the Chicago skyline across the lake while the sun sets.
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If you're on a working vacation we have high speed internet and fabulous views.
Sunrise on Lake Michigan.
Enjoy coffee with a view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are located on the beach in the heart of the Indiana Dunes. Our charming 2-bedroom beach rental sleeps up to 5 guests. From the rental you can watch fabulous sunsets over majestic Lake Michigan, listen to waves lap against the shore and explore the miles of hiking trails in the Indiana Dune National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park. During the day enjoy the provided kayaks, paddleboards and other beach toys. In the evening stargaze while roasting marshmallows over a campfire. Chicago is just one hour away by train on historic South Shore Line.
The rental features a plush queen bed in one bedroom and a deluxe queen and twin bed in the other. All linens are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped to make a fancy feast or a simple snack. Eat at the expansive dining table or snack at the cutting board topped island. The rental is comfortably furnished with an eclectic assortment of vintage furniture. Just outside the front door is a private patio with a picnic table and charcoal grill.
This rental is on the ground floor of a 2-story beach house however, there are no shared spaces. It is a perfect place for an intimate getaway or making fabulous family memories.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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
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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
All guests 18 years and older must sign a Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement prior to arrival.
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.

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Chesterton

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Porter Beach, a neighborhood in Chesterton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. With kayaking and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • East Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ridge Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waverly Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TravelCenters of America - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes on May 28, 2026 start from $299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views From Beachfront Unit In the Heart of the Indiana Dunes located?

Nestled on the beach, this Porter Beach apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Lovely weekend away

great fall getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varun G.

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

Amazing property

Beautiful and clean property. Relaxing weekend getaway for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very kind and accommodating. There were lots of fresh towels, blankets, and pillows, as well as kitchen supplies for cooking. The location is beautiful and so convenient for beach trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, neat 1920’s beach house. Didn’t have anyone staying above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall Enjoyable Stay

Though there were a few little hiccups, I always enjoy staying with Susan on her property. I’ve been coming for the last few years and we enjoy lodging with her. The apartments are always clean, the property is ALWAYS well maintained, and the scenery is always beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Weekend Getaway

The location was perfect and great for a weekend get away. Once there, there isn't any reason to go anywhere else. The only issue is if you are staying in and making all your own food there was only one roll of paper towels and there was no cleaner (like Lysol) to clean the counters with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

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

First timers and we loved it, going back

Really loved it. Peaceful, quiet, relaxing...... we made reservations for next year. Wish we would have stayed 2 weeks or even a month. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard W.

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

Nice location

My family enjoyed the stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Location is perfect!

We had a wonderful time! The place is very nice with beautiful views! We had fun using the kayaks and paddle boards. The beach is expansive and clean. We hiked the 3 dune challenge (not for the faint of heart) and enjoyed nearby restaurants. The ceilings are low -- my husband (6' 2") really felt this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Wonderful Place

We took a family vacation here with our 6 and almost 3 year old. The kids had a great time playing on the beach and I loved how close the house was to the beach. The view of the lake from the dinner table was so refreshing, just what our hearts needed. The best part was even though there were other properties near by, we didn’t feel like we were right on top of each other (despite being in the basement unit!). My only “complaint” is that being in the basement unit, our allergies flared up. But we did come prepared with our allergy medicine and if we hadn’t, a grocery store and pharmacy were a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

A Lake Michigan Gem!

Adorable house on Lake Michigan. Susan was welcoming and everything was ready for our stay. Will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Our stay was amazing.

My husband and I stayed here for a few days and enjoyed every moment of our stay. Susan was extremely communicative and very service friendly. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandy F.

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

Peaceful Spring Getaway

House and property were just what we were looking for. Quiet simple surroundings right on the lake. Could hear the waves from inside the house, see the lake as we sat at the dining room table. Walking the beach several times, it was us and maybe 6 other folks the whole 3 days. Lovely tranquility of water. Excellent getaway this time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin N.

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

Birthday getaway

Susan was always quick to reply and her daughter escorted us to the rental and gave great suggestions for local restaurants. We knew it was a lower level with no shared spaces, but were still taken aback by how much noise was heard between the walking/work being done above us and conversations we could hear. The rental spaced was lovely and the views/access to the beach were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OSUNG K.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful area in Indiana dune.

Nice view as I expected, easy to approach to beach. Owner and her sister were kind. They have everything you need except soap and shampoo. Clean and enough space for cooking and nice dining table with beach view. big enough for 5 family member. One thing that I don't like is low ceiling height but not bad. Good place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Lakefront getaway

Clean and spacious. Wonderful views. Family of four enjoyed our stay and would love to come back Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Wonderful lakeside cottage

We stayed at the Duneland cottage for 9 nights. Beautifully decorated with simple colors and artwork, comfortable furniture and the best shower I've ever used, roomy with great water pressure. We loved that we were high on the dune overlooking the lake and enjoyed the deck that was closer to the water as well. Though it is close to town and trails, etc., we couldn't think of a good reason to go anywhere else.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Wonderful week away

Erica and Susan were wonderful hosts. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beach was amazing, water warm and clear, and our kids loved the lilypad. The national and state parks are nearby and full of hiking and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola g.

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

Wonderful sunsets!

What a great little house with an awesome view of the lake!! We enjoyed our stay. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivana M.

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

Peaceful

Great location, the beach was an endless Canvass for the kids to play. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. We were able to explore Porter, Chesterton, Michigan City and Chicago due to how close everything was.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

Great experience!

Such a wonderful experience! The rental was super clean and owners were super accommodating. We cannot wait to go back and enjoy this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni G.

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

Fall break get-away

The location of this little jewel was perfect. We enjoyed not only looking at lake Michigan but listening to it as well. The dinning room table in front of the big picture window was outstanding. We had a few hiccups, as there was unscheduled construction with the house beside us, but our property manager addressed these issues promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great Lakeside Retreat

Great location right on the lake. Although we had no phone signal, the wifi was great. Nice deck right on the beach. Comfy bed. Walking distance to Indiana Dunes State Park.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great Getaway

Loved the location on Lake Michigan. Steps right down to the beach. My daughters loved playing in the sand all day. Nice, spacious house and outdoor patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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