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Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental

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Front door - 2 car parking
Deck/Patio View Facing Lake
Porch View facing Lake
Private beach in front of cottage.
Living room view 1

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake View Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental

Quaint and adorable beachfront cottage with a private beach. Enjoy beautiful sunrise walks and breathtaking sunsets along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Postcard view of the Chicago horizon. Activities include swimming, hiking, biking, volleyball, kayaking, body surfing, campfires, beach picnics, and other summer beach-time fun with friends and family. During the months of June, July and August bookings are by the week only. 3 night minimum stays are an option during those months if the week has not been booked 30 days out. Pet friendly and $135 pet fee.

The cottage is completely furnished with everything you need for a summer stay at the Indiana Dunes. Quiet community. The nearby Dunes State Park offers miles and miles of hiking and bike paths. A nature lovers paradise!

Keywords: Beachfront Cottage Rental
Lake Michigan Indiana Dunes

Property manager

Debra Simanski

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
3 night stays are an option during prime time (June, July and August) if the week has not been booked 30 days out.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chesterton

Located in Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Ames Field Stadium. Make sure you get close to 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 - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Dune Acres Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lake View Beach - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Travelcenters Of America - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Porter Beach cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 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. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Beautiful beach rental

Convenient to the beach, great host who was very accomodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Fabulous place!

Loved the cottage! Great water views, and swimming, hiking the Dunes, kayaking in the Galien River and biking on the Calumet trail!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

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

Amazing Getaway

An amazing getaway. We wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to book again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

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

Sandy Nook

Great little cottage with great beach access . Would love to return for another stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mason h.

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

Porter beach

Pretty little cottage right on the beach. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather f.

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

Indiana Dunes

Wonderful stay! Very clean and cute cottage on a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan. Location is ideal for enjoying the Indiana Dunes State Park, relaxing on the white sand beach and enjoying the local area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula o.

Fantastic weekend getaway at the beach!

The cottage is so cute and well equipped. The beds are comfortable, there is a great gas grill and everything you could hope for at the beach. Thanks Deb for sharing your beach haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Sisters’ Trip to IN Dunes

Owner was great to deal with. Cottage was very quaint, clean and well stocked, and beds were very comfortable. Lake view was great as were sunsets nightly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

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

relaxing spot for nature lovers

Great experience at Sandy Nook! Perfect location for accessing bike trails, hikes, and of course beach time without crowds. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Beach front delight

Great time on big beach ...20 steps down to sandy beach fun! Debra was lovely and provides all beach toys for your access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Newburgh, Indiana

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

Cute cottage!

We stayed here for our grandsons 8th birthday. We had such a great time and the house is so cute and fully stocked. The beach has chairs and furniture, toys and a firepit. The view is absolutely amazing. Deb is so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Loved the location and the cottage. Close to the shore of Lake Michigan and great hostess. We were there with our two dogs, who enjoyed the beach and fresh water. The stairs to the beach were a bit steep, but with care getting to the beach was worth it (I've had an ankle injury recently that made walking a bit wobbly). The weather went from hot to cool and we were able to eat outside or inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway with access to Indiana Dunes

This was such a perfect place for our family (husband and I, our 3 year old and 1 year plus our dog!)! Can't beat the location - right on the beach and Debra had so many beach toys, chairs, umbrellas that we used! My 3 year old loved the toys! Beach was fabulous- away from the crowds we had our own little piece of paradise! We biked around Indiana Dunes and hiked some of the many trails at Indiana Dunes. Check-in and check-out was so slick and Debra was just a fabulous host- being flexible with us and very responsive to our questions. Beds were comfortable as well! It was the perfect place to stay - we can't wait to go back to our "little vacation house" as my son called it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Wonderful

This was the perfect beach cottage for me, my husband and our nine year old granddaughter (who spent the majority of her waking hours in the lake). The cottage was very clean, well cared for and had everything needed to fully enjoy our stay both indoors and out. The view of the lake was absolutely amazing, the white sand beach was private and quiet. And yet, if was a short walk to the Indiana Dunes State Park. The owner, Deb, lives next door and was an outstanding hostess. She and her husband were very friendly and were there if we had questions or needed anything. It was truly a wonderful vacation and we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alexey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but well water and waiver

We really enjoyed being basically on the water and a walk away from the State Park, but were put off by restrictive waiver we had to sign upon arrival (which required us to assume responsibility for ‘owner’s fault and negligence now or in the future’). Also, the cabin has well water, the taste of which even Brita filter couldn’t get rid of, so we had to buy jugs of water for drinking (although we cooked with tap water). Other than that the cabin is well stocked and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Stunning views, great location, everything we needed

The grounds around the property were absolutely stunning with magical sunrise sunlight and sunset views. The beach was beautiful and very private -- it was mostly just us for our June stay. The water was freezing but that did not deter my kids. They had all sorts of beach toys, paddle boards, kayaks, beach towels, and beach chairs available for use. The cottage was very cute and had everything we needed. One thing that surprised me was the steps to get down to the beach. We had small children and my husband hurt his back. So we brought a wagon to carry all the stuff, but that didn't help much. So I got a little extra exercise than I was anticipating. :) Overall, we had a great time and we'd love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Melissa

deb is always very helpful and there when you need her. Everything is always clean sheets are crisp linens are fresh. It’s a slice of heaven. Never disappoints. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas K.

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

GREAT PERSONAL BEACH ACCESS

Our stay was great! Not sure if it was rhe time we stayed but having the beach to ourselves was great! Everything was well provided and house was clean. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay here! It is an amazing location with easy access to the beach and Debra couldn't have been more accommodating! We very much appreciated her hospitality! We were traveling with our 5 and 8 year olds and there were plenty of toys and other fun water activities. It was also nice to already have a table and chairs setup on the beach. 1000% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kara w.

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

Great getaway ❤️

Perfect way to start summer vacation! Couldn’t have been nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Ed&Melissa

This is a piece of heaven, Deb and her husband the owners, are very private they live next-door. They’re there if you need anything. Parking is tight. There’s everything you could ask for. Beach toys, floats, kayaks, paddle-boards. Beach is private and quiet. very clean. no loud neighbors. we will definitely be back. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

You cannot get any closer to Lake Michigan than this cottage! The owner was very accommodating.

A positive experience all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrie W.

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

Beach Trip to Sandy Nook

Our family had a fun and peaceful week at Porter Beach in this quaint and cozy cottage!! We used the kayaks, had a campfire on the beach, and spent lazy days reading and hanging out on the beach. The cottage was super clean and has lots of amenities...beach towels, blankets, jackets, well-stocked kitchen, firewood, etc. The owner, Deb, is very easy to work with and so helpful! We loved the cottage and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Close and Quaint

The property had a great view of the lake from almost all the windows. The sleeping porch beds were a hit with our kids. Debra was very kind and had beach toys, chairs, table and fire pit we could use. The public access stairs to the beach are steep and rickety. I would recommend reaching out if you have walking mobility issues before renting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Location! Location!

This is a super cute little cottage literally steps from the water. Views are amazing! Beach is so nice! Perfect location to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debra Simanski

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Private beach, fire pit and fun beach amenities (paddle boards, kayaks,.inner tubes, lily pads float, life jackets, children's beach toys, and more.) Close to the Indiana Dunes State Park and in the National Lake shore. Miles of hiking/bike trails and shoreline.

Languages:

English
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