Bed Room - Kids Area with Separate TV and Board Games
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4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
King Bed Room 3 - Upstairs
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom – Main Level
1 Crib and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom - Basement
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Main Level Rainfall Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Upstairs
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes
Welcome to your perfect getaway in Chesterton, Indiana—an updated, pet-friendly rental home just minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and close to Valparaiso University. This spacious, thoughtfully designed retreat offers the charm of a quiet neighborhood with the convenience of modern amenities.
Unlike many homes in the area, this property experiences minimal train noise, so you can enjoy your stay in peace without the constant sounds that may affect other rentals nearby.
🏡 Property Highlights:
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3 Living Areas with 3 Smart TVs
2 King Beds + Queen and Twin Options + Queen Airbed
Game Room with Foosball, Air Hockey, Arcade Machine
Bar Area in the Basement – adults-only hangout zone
Outdoor Dining Area on a Covered Porch
Newly Updated Interior with Modern Furnishings
Pet-Friendly with Fenced-In Backyard
High Chair and Crib Provided
📍 Prime Location:
A few minutes’ walk to historic Chesterton Downtown (shops, wineries, dining)
4 miles to Indiana Dunes National Park & the beach
10 minutes to Valparaiso University
Close to local attractions like Thomas Centennial Park, Running Vines Winery, Octave Grill, and Coffee Creek Park
🛋️ Indoor Living Spaces: Enjoy a flowing layout with three distinct living areas, all furnished with cozy couches, beautiful lighting, and three Smart TVs with streaming capabilities. Whether you’re hosting movie night, reading in a quiet nook, or playing games with friends, there’s a spot for everyone.
🎮 Basement Game Room & Bar: A fully finished basement adds a new level of fun:
Foosball Table
Air Hockey Table
Arcade Machine
3rd Living Area with Smart TV
Lounge Seating
Bar Area with Bar Stools
🍳 Kitchen Amenities: The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking and dining needs:
Stainless Steel Appliances
Drip Coffee Maker, Toaster, Water Filter
Complimentary Teas, Spices, and Cooking Basics
Knife Set, Cutting Boards, Mixing Bowls
Full Dishware/Flatware Set
Outdoor Dining Set included
🌿 Outdoor Living: Step outside to enjoy your private fenced-in backyard featuring:
Covered Porch with Dining Table
Adirondack Chairs for Lounging
Fire Pit Area for S’mores & Stories
Room to Play or Relax
🛏️ Bedroom & Bathroom Layout:
Bedroom 1 (Main Level): King Bed, Vanity, Blackout Curtains
1st Floor Bedroom & Bathroom make it accessible for seniors or those avoiding stairs
Note: Property is not baby-proofed
🌅 Nearby Attractions:
Nature & Outdoors:
Indiana Dunes National Park (4 mi)
Indiana Dunes State Park (3.5 mi)
Porter Beach (4.2 mi)
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve (2.4 mi)
Sunset Hill Farm Country Park (5.6 mi)
Marquette Park Beach (13.1 mi)
Walkable Favorites (< 0.5 mi):
Thomas Centennial Park
Running Vines Winery
Octave Grill
Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor
The Flower Cart
Northside Diner & Food Truck
Family Fun:
49’er Drive-In Theatre (6.3 mi)
Zao Island Mini Golf & Go-Karts (12.5 mi)
Gabis Arboretum (19.6 mi)
Deep River Waterpark (21.1 mi)
Southlake Mall (23.6 mi)
Golf & Recreation:
Sand Creek Country Club (2.1 mi)
Chesterton Park & Trails System
Airport Access:
South Bend International Airport (42.5 mi)
Chicago Midway International Airport (~1 hr drive)
🤝 Guest Access
The entire home and all amenities are included in your rental. Feel free to enjoy the kitchen, game room, backyard, laundry room, and every room inside. Please make yourself at home!
Check-in is easy with keyless entry.
🤗 Guest Interaction
We value warm, personalized interaction with our guests. While we give you space and privacy, we're just a message or call away for anything you need. Our goal is to make your stay not just comfortable, but memorable.
We welcome you with hospitality and send you off with gratitude. Every stay is a chance to build lasting connections.
💖 Why This Property?
This is a large, updated home with plenty of space to unwind—while still maintaining the original charm that makes it feel like home. We’ve carefully designed every room with comfort, character, and usability in mind.
Many Chesterton homes sit near train lines; while you may hear minimal train sounds here, it’s not disruptive and far less noticeable than in most local rentals.
This is a home made for memory-making. Make yourself at home.
🌟 Unique Benefits
Minimal train noise (rare for the area!)
2 King Beds for superior comfort
Bar & Game Room for built-in entertainment
Pet-friendly with fenced backyard
Walk to downtown shops, dining & parks
Minutes from the Dunes & Lake Michigan
Family-friendly with crib, high chair, and games
Work-from-home ready
Newly renovated interior with original charm
📌 Before You Book:
✅ Pet Friendly (please inform us in advance)✅ No Smoking Inside the Property✅ Quiet Hours After 10 PM✅ Must be 25+ to Book✅ Flexible Check-in/out whenever possible
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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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.
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Chesterton
Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Center for the Arts and Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Indiana Dunes National Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Indiana Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Family Express Chesterton - 20 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes on 4 May 2026 start from £228, 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 Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lustron House and Chesterton Art Center. Indiana Dunes National Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I really enjoyed my stay even though I did not venture out but the house was like a dreamy oasis.
Kendall C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the home to be a relaxing escape. You’re always welcome back anytime you’d like another peaceful getaway!
We had a great stay! The house was big enough to hold at one point for our stay 12 adults, 1 infant, 1 kid, and 2 dogs, and we still had a bit more room. Eddi and her team were great to communicate with when we reached out with questions.
Megan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! I’m really glad the home had plenty of space for your entire group and that everyone — including the kids and dogs — was comfortable. I appreciate your kind words about the communication as well. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group, and you’re welcome back anytime!
The property was wonderfull and perferct for our get together. The furniture (couches and chairs) were very uncomfortable.
James L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I’m really glad to hear the property worked well for your get-together. I appreciate you letting me know about the furniture comfort — I’ll definitely look into improving that for future guests. It was great hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Beautiful property. close to shopping and several Beaches.
Mike M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and its convenient location near shops and several beautiful beaches. We noticed you rated us 4 stars—if there’s anything we could’ve done to make your stay a full 5-star experience, we’d really appreciate the feedback. It helps us improve and continue providing great stays for future guests. Hope to host you again soon!
We have stayed here a few times. We enjoy the amount of space, and the host is always responsive and easy to work with. We look forward to staying in the future.
Alpine T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
That's awesome to hear! Repeat guests like you make hosting so rewarding. Looking forward to having you back again in the future! 😊🏡
The house was very clean, accommodated a large crew, and the host was very responsive. The overall stay was exceptional, and we will use again in the future.
Alpine T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks Alpine for a five star review and good words. We would love to host you back again.
We chose this property due to the amount of beds it had and its proximity to Valparaiso University. It was the perfect size for our group (9-12 adults) and had a well stocked kitchen.
The house has so much space! It was the perfect place for our extended family to connect & visit. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed. Thank you so much for the bottle of local wine! Checkin was easy, communication with management was quick & considerate. Close to Lake Michigan & local shops and restaurants. We hope to visit again.
Tricia H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I’m so glad the home’s space, fully stocked kitchen, and location made your family gathering enjoyable. It was a pleasure sharing a taste of the local wine with you, and I’m happy to hear check-in and communication were smooth. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime!
This house was very comfortable. Needs a couple updates on the outside stuff, but looks like product has been purchased to do that. It was still a very nice home to stay in. The owners were super responsive to any issues that I did experience. Very happy with the accomodations and would feel comfortable, recommending it to others with a large group.
Brenda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
I'm glad to hear you found the home comfortable and enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you noticing the improvements in progress—your feedback helps us continue enhancing the guest experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m grateful for your recommendation. You’re welcome back anytime, especially with a large group!
Overall stay was amazing and very accommodating for the amount of people we had . It fit us all comfortably. Location was perfect. Very close to beach and park and local stores. The host was very accessible and accommodating to any issues and requests we had . Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. I feel like the floors could have been a little cleaner upon arrival, some linen was rolled up in closets so we were unsure if they were clean ? Very minor things overall would recommend and stay again .
Jessica G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I’m so glad the home’s space, location, and comfort worked well for your group and that communication was smooth. I also appreciate your notes on the floors and linens — I’ll share this with our cleaning team to make sure it’s improved for future guests. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
We were back in our childhood hometown and were able to share this spacious home with all of our children grandchildren and extended family. The home is beautiful and the booking and communication with Eddi was excellent. Thanks again, Eddi!
Lisa W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2025
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that the home could bring your whole family together in your hometown. I’m truly glad you had a memorable stay and that everything—from booking to communication—went smoothly. You’re welcome back anytime!
The location was perfect for our trip, and our children absolutely loved it! Eddi was always available and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met! The home was a great place to eat, shower, chill, and have fun in the evenings after spending our days hiking at the Dunes and hanging at the beach. Would recommend!
The house worked well for a group of family members ranging from 7 to 80. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with every gadget we needed. Having coffee and tea provided was very nice.
Stacy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
It sounds like you had a great experience at the house! It's always a bonus when a place is clean, well-stocked, and provides little touches like coffee and tea. Did you have a chance to cook any big meals together in that kitchen?
The house was so cozy and enough room for 16 . Kitchen was roomy and had everything we needed to cook our Friendsgiving menu. Kids loved bunk bed room and kept busy downstairs with the games . House was nicely decorated!
juanita a.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
That sounds like a perfect Friendsgiving getaway! So glad the house had everything you needed for a great stay. Hope to host you all again next year! 🍂🦃✨
Eddie was a great host! Easy and great communication even check on us in the middle of our stay! This house has everything you could ever want/need for a large gathering and only 10 minutes from Indiana Dunes! We loved our time here and were shocked on how large the space was! Overall great experience and would definitely book again!
Sydney O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thanks Sydney for the 5 star review. We would like to host you again. You have kept the place clean.
Decent place, but was surprised by property manager mowing on Saturday night around 6-7pm with only an hour notice.
Brooks H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry the timing of the lawn maintenance wasn’t ideal for you. Our lawn care team services multiple properties, so scheduling can sometimes be tricky, especially in the summer when daylight lasts longer. We do our best to provide notice when possible and keep the property well-maintained for guests. I appreciate you sharing your perspective and will keep your comments in mind for future scheduling.
The house was nice and clean. Everything was provided to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We just had one issue - the kitchen outlets were not working except for one by the sink but we were able to work around it. We’re not sure what happened because we couldn’t reset the GFCI. The last renter may have tripped the breaker but all in all, it was a great stay! Thank you, Eddi! Until our next Bible Study retreat!
Sarah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thanks Sarah and the team for the 5 star review. You have kept the place clean and we would love to host you back again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maria Y.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaned
We booked it because it slept the number of people well but the floors were so dirty that our feet were black on the bottoms of we walked bare foot. Screened in back porch was poorly kept- broken door and windows without glass or screens and just dirty everywhere! . “Lock” for the sliding patio door was also just a piece of wood that didn’t fit well and really did not secure the house when “locked” Liked the location for what we wanted to do but the remodel of this place was done very cheapAnd it shows everywhere in the house.
Maria Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I sincerely apologize that the place didn’t meet expectations upon arrival. As I had mentioned earlier, the previous guests unfortunately left the home in poor condition, and despite our best efforts to turn it around quickly, some impact remained. We’re taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again and appreciate your understanding.
About the host
Hosted by Eddi
👋 About Us We’ve been immersed in the world of hospitality for the past 3 years, passionately dedicated to creating exceptional stays for our guests. Our love for travel has taken us around the world, and those experiences have inspired us to design a space that combines comfort, culture, and care. Every detail in our home reflects what we’ve loved most in our own travels.
We truly enjoy connecting with our guests—ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, warm, and memorable. Our goal is to provide the best amenities and service, so you feel completely at ease. As your hosts, we are committed to offering a welcoming, home-away-from-home atmosphere where lasting memories are made. We can’t wait to host you! ✨
Why they chose this property
🏠 Why This Property? This large home was lovingly updated to provide modern comfort while preserving its original charm. From the cozy details to the spacious layout, every corner reflects care, warmth, and character.
We designed this space so you can relax, connect, and make lasting memories—whether you're visiting Indiana Dunes, exploring Chesterton, or simply enjoying time with loved ones.
We hope you feel the heart we've poured into this home.
Make yourself at home! 💛
What makes this property unique
🌟 Unique Benefits Our home stands out for its thoughtful design, ideal location, and guest-focused amenities that elevate your stay beyond the ordinary. Prime Location: Just 6 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park & Beaches Spacious Layout: Perfect for large families or groups—sleeps up to 16 comfortably Entertainment for All: Game-filled basement, kids’ play area, smart TVs, and board games Family-Friendly Touches: High chair, crib, toddler games, and plenty of space to play Outdoor Living: Covered dining area, fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and a fenced backyard Flexible Check-In/Out: Keyless entry and airbed option for added convenience Work-Friendly: Dedicated desk and fast Wi-Fi for remote work or extended stays Warm Hospitality: Personalized interaction and attention to detail from start to finish Whether you're here for nature, relaxation, or celebration—this home offers a unique blend of comfort, functionality, and heartfelt hosting.
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