10/10 Excellent
Leonel R.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Leonel R.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Indiana Dunes Getaway on 2 acres! Truly unique 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Chesterton, IN
- Indiana Dunes National Park19 min walk
- Indiana Dunes Visitor Center2 min drive
- Indiana Dunes State Park3 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Guest room 1
1 King Bed
Guest room 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Guest room 3
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Primary Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Indiana Dunes Getaway on 2 acres! Truly unique 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home!
Escape to this truly unique and beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home located less than 10 minutes from the Indiana Dunes, and Porter Beach, 15-30 minutes from multiple other Michigan beaches, and one hour from downtown Chicago - train service is available for purchase less than 10 minutes from the home for an easy traffic-free excursion into the city! The home is nestled on 2 acres and offers large living spaces, a full service kitchen, dining room, laundry room, a screened in porch with television, and multiple outside decks. This is the perfect setting for a family vacation, friend trip, or a long weekend retreat. Explore the Indiana Dunes State and National parks which are perfect for hiking, biking, sitting on the beach, and observing breath-taking sunsets. If you catch a clear day, you can see a beautiful view of downtown Chicago! Evenings can be spent relaxing to the glow of the massive stained glass window over the marble fireplace, sitting outside with a fire, shooting a game of pool, playing one of the console video games, reading a book, or driving into Chesterton or Valparaiso which offer shopping, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and other fun activities. This property will not disappoint! Come relax and enjoy our beautiful home.
Property manager
Jennifer Tohtz
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a pond on property.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet deposit required. Damage liability of renter.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip beds and leave in middle of bed.
Hang used towels over the shower/tub.
Run dishwasher and take out garbage please.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 Indiana Dunes State Park. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Washington Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Chesterton, IN
What's nearby
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Indiana Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Lake View Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Original George's Gyros Spot - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
- Sunrise Family Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Greg P.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Tohtz
My husband and I love to travel! Since our kids are grown and living on thier own, it is a perfect time for us to spend the summer in our camper visiting many of the beautiful state and national parks this great country has to offer. Instead of leaving our home empty, we thought we would allow others to come and enjoy what northwest Indiana and the Indiana Dunes State and National parks have to offer!
Why they chose this property
We love how close we are to Lake Michigan, the train line to Chicago, and the small towns nearby. There is more than corn in Indiana!
What makes this property unique
The back portion of the home used to be a carriage house for another property next door. In the 1940's it was converted to a small 1300 square foot home. The large deck at the back of the property was the original deck connected to the small home. Around 2010, a whopping 3500 square foot plantation/modern style addition was put on the front portion of the home, making this a nearly 5000 square foot house. The center point of the addition is the massive stained glass window over the oversized marble and black walnut fireplace and 30 foot ceilings. The main staircase railings were designed and custom built using metal and black walnut. The black and white checkered floor inside the front door is another unique feature. The front second story patio connects to the game room and to the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom has a second private patio at the back of the house. There is also a screened in room off of the dining room and living room, and a massive outside patio for entertaining.
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