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SLEEPS 16 Roomy Home 2mi- Beach & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

SLEEPS 16 Roomy Home 2mi- Beach & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

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Living Room
Living Room (with Smart TV)
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

Overview of SLEEPS 16 Roomy Home 2mi- Beach & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Porter, IN
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes State Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes National Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes Visitor Center19 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

"Dune Room"

"Forest Room"

"Shore Room"

"Sky Room"

"Sweet Dreams Room"

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

SLEEPS 16 Roomy Home 2mi- Beach & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches.
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)

The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.

NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing




***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***

Property manager

Penny
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
See rental agreement for child safety hazards.

Events

No events allowed
Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.
Please be respectful of the neighbors by keeping noise level to a minimum before 7 am and after 11 pm. Absolutely no illegal substance use at The Nook
Please do not park or drive on the lawn (avoid causing ruts in the lawn); use the driveway. No parking on the street. No fires outside of fire pit.
NO smoking in house, garage or decks; smoke only in the yard AWAY from house. Evidence of smoking in prohibited areas may incur a fine. (See RA)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Chesterton

Located in Chesterton, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Athletics-Recreation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 15 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 19 min walk
  • Dune Acres Beach - 7 min drive
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Wendy's - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • 219 Taproom - 5 min drive
  • Chesterton Brewery - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect
The nook is just perfect. It has plenty of space for everyone. We were 13 and never felt squeezed throughout the week. It is super clean and the kitchen is very well equiped (for true, not like some other places where you only have the very basics...). The kids had a lot of fun in the game room. The yard is huge, we even played baseball (with the kids obviously, still too small for grown-ups !) The property is well situated in a quiet neighbourhood. The state park has some nice trails but they did not allowed swimming some days while it was in the national park just beside. So we headed to the national park most of the time. There is a bike path to the state park but none to the national park. However if you go by bike, the state park passe only lets 1 person in and you need to pay for each person. If you go by car, everyone in the car will get in with the same pass. So we ended up leaving the bikes behind for that. There are other bike trails but we didn't explore much. If you want to spend a lot of time in Chicago, it might be a bit far but still feasible. It was not the case for us, we stayed close most of the time. All in all, a very fun week. The nook was even better than expected. It is a sure call to rent here !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house!
House was wonderful. Plenty of space for multiple families. Kitchen is great. Big yard for kids to run around. Game room above the garage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
The home was very spacious and clean. We have rented this home twice and just love it for our large family when we visit the area. Would recommend this rental home for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a great time! Everything was so clean and there were so many things provided that we put to use! What a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad & Juanita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Winter Retreat!
After searching through many rentals, we came upon this gem! My brother was traveling from Sharon, MA and we were in from Las Vegas. With mom in a retirement home in Chesteron, this was the perfect location for all of us. From the initial communications and to the day of arrival, Penny was attentive and extremely responsive. Our 2023 Family Christmas at her home was perfect, with a decorated Xmas tree in the large living area! The game room was a hit with the younger adults. We couldn't really enjoy the outdoor amenities because of a slight drizzle but the firepit looks inviting for the next time. We did take a drive to Indiana Dunes State Park which is close by. Plenty of stores nearby to stock up on necessities. All in all, the perfect place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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As one who spent childhood summers climbing and running down the Mt. Baldy sand dunes and playing at the beach there for hours on end, I have a special place in my heart for the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan. Childhood nostalgia and a love for this "hidden gem" of the Midwest (Indiana Sand Dunes) led me to find and develop The Nook of the Indiana Dunes, which I enjoy with my own family and now am delighted to share with you and yours. It warms my heart to hear of the lovely memories you make with your friends and families during your stays at The Nook.

Why they chose this property

To be able to jog or ride a bicycle to the beach? Yes, please! The location and uniqueness of this property begged to be a home that many families could enjoy for what it has to offer.

Languages:

English

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