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

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Kitchen

Explore the area

Porter, IN

Indiana Dunes National Park

4 min drive

Chellberg Farm

5 min drive

Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders

9 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

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total

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 Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad.

Porter, IN

What's nearby

Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive
Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 5 min drive
Dune Acres Beach - 10 min drive
Lake View Beach - 15 min drive

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).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

16 Sept 2024

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.

15 Sept 2024

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.

13 Sept 2024

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.

18 Aug 2024

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.

3 Aug 2024

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

24 July 2024

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.

15 July 2024

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.

3 July 2024

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.

25 Mar 2024

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.

15 Jan 2024

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

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.