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The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly

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A patio with a table and chairs, a bicycle, and a string of lights against a twilight sky.
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A cozy living room with a dark-colored sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, two bedside lamps, a black rug, and wooden flooring.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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 Indiana Dunes State Park. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.
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Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Chesterton Art Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 21 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 25 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TravelCenters of America - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Chesterton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park, Chesterton Art Center and Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders. Chellberg Farm and Lustron House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Very inviting and comfortable accommodations. Would stay again and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place. Very comfortable. Great location to visit the dunes. Jessica thought of everything you might need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think travelers should know that there are train tracks very close by and trains run all day/all night long! The owner does have white noise machines in each bedroom but unfortunately for me, it didn't help completely to cancel all the noise of the trains.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica was a great host to my family and me. We spent two nights there and she was very accommodating of our needs and special requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was cuter and more luxuriously appointed then the listing. It’s SO rare to find a listing that exceeds our expectations. We reccomend this place, and are taking some design ideas from the kitchen! Thank you for a wonderful place to call home during our family event!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed 5 nights here. Everything listed was accurate. I really appreciate Jessica’s hospitality and quick response! This house was perfect for our needs and clean. Really loved having the large living room and sofa is very nice. The pots and pans looked brand new also. There are a couple pubs and a Mexican restaurant, also a convenient store in walking distance, but they do not bring in additional noise at night. Only made it easier to walk to get dinner one night ! Thanks Jessica!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little place to stay that is close to the Dunes and all the cuteness of Chesterton and Porter. We came for a wedding and really enjoyed the area. Our host gave us great breakfast recommendations and was very quick to respond to any questions. The apartment was very clean and the decorating was very tasteful and comfortable. GREAT bed mattress and spacious bedroom was a bonus! Highly recommend for a short or long stay in the area. We loved the area so much, we plan to come back with a large family group in the Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed the area, the recommendations, and your stay at Porter Nook. It was a pleasure hosting you for your weekend adventure. We're glad the home, comfort, and location made your trip memorable. We'd love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very clean and modern. Very centrally located for adventures at the dunes. We loved our stay. The host is extremely responsive and assisted with suggestions for dinner. It took us only 5 minutes to drive to the beach area from the property which was amazing. And the host is very kid friendly. The property itself is attached to the back of a business which did throw me off a little but we had zero issue with privacy while staying. And there was zero noise issue from the surrounding businesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for our two night stay. It was clean, comfortable and the communication with the host was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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