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Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled

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View of the whole house w/Lake Michigan
Beach Fun!
Beautiful Lake Michigan with Chicago in view
Warm sands!
Front door entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Large Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Small Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled

The Wabash Dunes house offers the perfect place to stay for families, groups of friends, and couples, with spacious bedrooms and all the comforts of home provided. It's newly renovated with hardwood floors, central air and heating, and brand new furniture.
The beach is steps away - Reference Map attached shows exact aerial view!
Large bedroom has 2 queen beds and a trunk bed that sleep 2 so a total possible of 6 people and the smaller bedroom has 1 queen bed. The total that can be accommodated is 8 and we provide a pack-n-play for any small toddlers or babies.
The home includes a well-equipped kitchen with cooking and serving implements, charcoal grill & tools, a couple of beach chairs, wagon to transport items to the beach, linens and bath towels (not beach towels), basic bathroom (TP to start, hand soap) and cleaning items, and new appliances including: dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer!
There is wireless internet and a smart TV with the popular apps for entertainment such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon (not cable/satellite); or you could play some of the games we provided. The house sits on a large lot, about a third of an acre, with plenty of space for parking, fun & play including sports, and relaxing; especially on the wide wooden deck. When you arrive, you will be able to park right by the house on the property, up to 4 cars!
Beautiful Lake Michigan is very close to the house with beach access! There is plenty of room to bring kayaks, paddle boards, and fun beach items that you could store on the side of the house during your stay. There are trails, sand dunes, and woods of Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore Parks next door.
Property is located 45 miles from Chicago and accessible by train, South Shore Line. There is a wide variety of dining and entertainment in the surrounding area if you are inclined to explore or on a rainy day.
Plan for your stay accordingly, but here is a list of items to consider to bring: extra toilet paper, extra paper towels, personal items/toiletries such as shampoo and conditioner, laundry soap, charcoal for the grill, food, drinks, and whatever other entertainment items you would like for your vacation.
Come and stay at Wabash Dunes for a relaxing and fun beach getaway!

Some housekeeping:
Please note there is a SIX NIGHT minimum during peak summer months.
ALL adults staying at the home must SIGN the rental agreement.
2 of the adults must provide ID's to verify age requirement (if at least 2 adult guests are staying)
The occupancy overnight cannot exceed 8 people including children. Guests can have people visit and spend time at the beach house, but not spend the night. Large parties and gatherings of more than 15 people are not permitted.
Respect the private property of neighbors!
House Rules and Rental Agreement attached and signing confirms acceptance.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack-n-play and trundle beds in the large bedroom
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Overnight occupancy still 8, under 15 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If needed, wash beach towels and swim suits in utility sink, do not use washer/dryer for those
Use the paved road to walk to the beach, do not trespass on neighbor's property
Cancellation Fee (Administrative) applies. Explained in Rental Agreement

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Overnight occupancy still 8, under 15 people
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chesterton

Located in Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Cleveland Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waverly Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ridge Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 14 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled ?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled on 6 May 2026 start from £252, 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 at Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porter Beach Vacation Getway! Lake Michigan Beachside Home - Newly Remodeled located?

Located in Porter Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waverly Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well kept house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great home! Property manager was extremely helpful, communicative, and nice! We will be back (again)!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DEBBIE FAYE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lake Michigan

close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't beat the location, the house was clean and cozy, and the provided wagon and beach supplies were a huge plus for beach time, which again, the beach is RIGHT THERE. Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

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

Was exactly what I was looking for

Great location, clean and just perfect. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

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

Great vacation!

Great location and property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanee & Bobby B.

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

Fantastic beach location

Very clean with everything you need to enjoy a beach vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demetric R.

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect place and location for out family summer vacation. It was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. It was a 3 min walk to the beach and the best part was that we didn't have to worry about parking. The State and National Parks are a short drive away for hiking. We loved staying here and will definitely return for another beach trip since my kids loved it so much. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great location!!

We loved our stay! Right off the beach, just a short walk. The house was very clean! We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Very relaxing

Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison V.

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

Beachside

Our stay here more than wonderful, beautiful area, beautiful view and close to all necessities. Will hope to make this a yearly vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimchi B.

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

Kim and Ceaig

Property was in great proximity of water—Easy access to beach. House was quaint and close to many things. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Beautiful home, great beach

Modern home, beautifully decorated and well kept up with all the amenities! Easy walk to beach. Sun, sand, and water..what’s there not to like. Enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

breanne G.

As advertised

Nice place, very new and clean. Super short walk to the beach which was really nice with 2 little kids and all their things. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

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

Family getaway

Our stay at Porter beach vacation getaway was truly wonderful. The house was really perfect and easily fit our family of 2 adults and 7 children. It was exceptionally clean and well stocked with extra pillows and bedding needs for our family. The location to the beach and ease of access was perfect for our family of young children. The provided wagon and beach essentials made it so easy to have a wonderful day on the beach. The house being so close allowed us to come back mid day for lunch and naps for the little kids. Heather was wonderful and so responsive with any questions. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Wonderful location, very clean!

This was our second stay of the summer at this house. We have a 3rd stay booked as well because we love it so much. It's clean, has a perfect location, and is aptly stocked for a week at the beach. Zika is very responsive, helpful & friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Beach Getaway

We stayed here in July with our 7, 5 and 2 year old. The proximity to the beach was amazing! We had everything we needed in the house to enjoy a day at the beach. We loved exploring the dunes that were really easy to get to from the beach. The hosts were great and responsive to questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Larmann stay

The convenience of beach location with this property was AMAZING!! I cannot stress enough how nice it was especially with having 4 young kids. The house, kitchen included was pretty much stocked with anything we could have possibly needed, and communication with Zika was super fast and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Wonderful location, very clean!

Our family stayed for a week at this property and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was immaculate when we arrived, which is very much appreciated. The location with beach access was so convenient and allowed us the ability to maximize our time at the lake. We did have local family over to visit and it was easy to host a small group with the open layout and big front deck. We visit the area several times a year and will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Wonderful as always!

We’re regular guests at this property and look forward to our trips every summer. This year was no different and we had an absolutely wonderful time. Heather makes it all so easy. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

Cute beach house

What a lovely place to stay near the Indiana Dunes National/State Park and a 1 minute walk to the beach. Hearing whip- poor- whils and the waves crashing on the shore at night was one of the most relaxing nights ever! House was clean and the owner was lovely to work with. Hope to stay there again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

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

Great!

Everything was as described. Listing photos are accurate. Great communication with property manager. Very close to the beach! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katia K.

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

Wonderful family vacation spot

We had a great experience! The location was perfect with just about 3-4 minutes walk to the beach. You can see the beach from the windows and the patio. The water was very comfortable and kids enjoyed swimming and spending time by the water. ( August ) We also loved that within 3-4 miles you have variety of different restaurants and stores. The house was clean and comfortable. We brought everything we needed for our family and the house had everything else. No issue while staying. Very positive experience. We will be recommending this property to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Beach vacay

Absolutely wonderful time!! Property couldn’t be in a more convenient location :) it was a perfect walk to the beach and you had a nice view of the water from the deck as well. Owner had chairs and a wagon for us to use for the beach. Lake Michigan was absolutely phenomenal making this the perfect family vacay especially with the Covid-19 the beach wasn’t extremely packed except on Saturday and that’s a given. We felt very safe and protected!! We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation nor a better owner Zika was very professional, honest and answered any and all questions we had!! Very great time and highly recommended we hope to visit this exact location again in the coming years 😊 thank you again Zika for the wonderful hospitality!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

Couldn’t Ask for a Better Property

Extremely easy booking. Heather was quick and easy to communicate with and was able to give excellent local recommendations. The property itself was perfect. Ample space for 2 adults and 4 children ages 6-12. Very clean inside and out and came very well supplied with household items and for the beach. Speaking of the beach, you’re practically right on it. Only one property is between you and an uninterrupted view. You’re just steps away on a paved road making trips back and forth very easy, plus there’s a park bath house along the way you can stop and use. The area is quite at night and has a great back drop to unwind. 10/10 recommend and hope to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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