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Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you..

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Welcome 2023
My Home Away from Home.
Welcome Home.
Enjoy this wrap around porch.
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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La Porte, IN
  • Place, La Porte Little Theatre Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Petersburg Holy Plaza
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, La Porte County Public Library
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Gold Bedroom

2 Double Beds

The Sun-room

2 Single Beds

Wardrobe Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you..

All for you. Be absorbed into this
restored 1870 Victorian home:
2-Bedrooms on the second floor with 3 full-size beds
1-Bedroom on the main floor with a Queen Size bed



1-Modern Kitchen with all amenities
Formal Dining
Family Room adjacent to Dining Room
Additional Office with 2 twins upon request prior to your stay.
Wrap Around Porch
Large Yard with 7 ' privacy fence on 3 sides

Housekeeping Available during stay upon request.
Shopping prior to staying upon request.

This house was used for a wedding in 2018 for a party of 24 comfortably. Recommended space for keeping bridal parties or receptions.

Consider this home for you and your out of town guests. A wintertime event for your Spring Cleaning. You will be close to home and schools.

Local attractions include:
Lakes for sport and beaches. Boat rentals.
Walking distance from LaPorte's shopping, farmers market, and fine dining.

Golf. 2 tandem bikes available.

Notre Dame 25 minutes East
Chicago an easy 60 minutes of highway
Michigan City Lighthouse Mall 20 minutes. Beautiful Lake Michigan is also minutes away.

Two local zoos, Pottawatomie Zoo in Mishawka, IN, and the Washington Park Zoo, in Michigan City.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Inform me of the event when you book.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Please sign the log book
Return any furniture that had been rearranged.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Respect this house, she is old.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7510219
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Inform me of the event when you book.
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

About the area

La Porte

Located in La Porte, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cleveland Park and Friendship Botanic Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lakeside Plaza and Pine Lake Plaza. Minden Bog and Hesston Steam Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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La Porte, IN

What's nearby

  • La Porte Little Theatre Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Petersburg Holy Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Porte City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Porte County Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clear Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Family Express La Porte J Street - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • Pamirish The Indian Restaurant
  • ‪Family Express Laporte Indiana Ave - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you..?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored 1870 Victorian Home in Historic LaPorte, IN all for you.. located?

Located in the heart of La Porte, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of La Porte Little Theatre Club, St. Petersburg Holy Plaza and La Porte Library Wi-Fi Garden. Foundation Square and La Porte City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house! Claudia, the owner, was wonderful. Showed us around the house. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Laurie is an excellent house guest. She communicated easily and left everything in perfect order. Laurie, come back soon. Thank you, Claudia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely adorable and very clean! Host was extremely kind and helpful! We had a great time and would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
It was a pleasure to have Cassandra and her guests. Communication and transitions were so easy. She can come back and stay anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was fantastic! House was a beautiful old Victorian. Loved the beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
I give Angela and her family 10/10. I would have them back any day. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felix l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Super host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Felix and his group were excellent guest. They drew me into there adventure enthusiastically. I hope they return another day. Thank you all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
Ramona and her guests were easy guests. They had a full house, but you'd never know it. I would welcome them back, gladly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful very neat and clean, rooms beautiful everything you need was close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Jennifer and her sisters were definitely guests. I would have them back everyday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon V.

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

Wonderful stay away from home

Great property and a wonderful host!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2025
Thank you, for staying at my Home Away from Home. I would recommend Jon and his party any day. Jon, please stay here again. Regards, Claudia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Wonderful house with real chsracter

We were visiting Indiana Sand Dines National Park and was a perfect place to stay. Beautiful town, amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Stuart and his company were the perfect guests. Thank you, Claudia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home.Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Michelle and her company were perfect house guests. I would welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

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

Family Getaway

Loved the house and area. Quiet, easy to get to places. Lots of room for privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Jayne and her family were very easy guests. I would welcome them back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic home in historic neighborhood. We walked to downtown for lunch (10min walk.)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
Kris was the perfect guest. She was strong on communication. The rules were all followed and the house was left spotless. I would welcome them all back anytime. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Krysten D.

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

Charming

This stay was great it was exactly what we needed with extra charm, and a helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Krysten and her guest were very pleasant and left the house in excellent order. I would have them back again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

The house was very welcoming and beautifully decorated. The pressure on the shower was amazing and our son had a blast with the a stuffed tiger in one of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Alexandra and her family were perfect guests. I would invite them back anytime. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Laporte

We absolutely loved our one night stay here! This historic home is truly a home away from home. Beds were comfortable and the wrap around porch was a delight! We would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Nicole and her guests stayed through the hottest days. They we easy and happy people. When they left, one would hardly know they were here. Thank you, Nicole. Please come again. ~Claudia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely lovely home! Rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well outfitted even though we did not cook. Lots of coffee and tea available. Claudia was very easy to communicate with and accommodating, especially with our early check in. Perfect spot to stay for a Notre Dane game- about a 30 minute drive. We loved the front porch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
These are the best guests. I could hardly tell that the house was even used. Thank you, Melinda. You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location for my friends and as in we meander a bit around Michigan and Indiana this summer. The home was lovely and incredibly comfortable for four adult friends! Claudia was really great to work with and so hospitable! Saving this location for a future stay!House was more then adequately stocked probably better than anywhere I’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
This guest was everything a host could ask for. 5 stars is not enough. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Great stay!

Claudia was great and so accommodating for my family and I! We stayed the night for a nearby wedding we had and the house was great. Would stay again if we ever travel to the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Kara and her family left the house in great order. Thank you. Please come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Nice Victorian Home

Comfy beds, Claudia is very accommodating and had snacks and a bottle of wine for us. We had a great stay🤗❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
It was my pleasure having Barb as a guest. She responded quickly to our correspondence and left the house spotless. I would have her stay again. Thank you, Barb. Regards, Claudia Winter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

A true cozy home away a from home

We came up from Cincinnati for a little get away before school started back for the year. Everything was perfect. Claudia is amazing and the love and work she has poured into the house shows in every inch of the house. We plan to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Erica and her family were delightful. They left the house in as beautiful condition as when they arrived. If any hosts have this family stay, and you would have a quick guest exchange, this family is the one you need. Thank you, Erica. Regards, Claudia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Enjoyed this home!

Amazing stay and Claudia made us feel at home. Would recommend for a character-rich house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Rob and his company left the house spick and span. But the greatest praise was on the communication. Thank you Rob and Monica.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A friend and I stayed in this wonderful Victorian home when we were in town for our class reunion. It was very clean and comfortable with a wonderful, updated kitchen. Claudia even stopped by to show us where everything was in the home to ensure we made the most of our stay. The house has so much character! We loved the fact that it had been updated while still maintaining its original charm. Claudia was a very responsive host. We hope to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
It was a delight meeting Janet and her friend. There are no friends like old friends. Thank you for choosing My Home Away from Home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Beautiful

Just an overnight but lovely and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Cathy and her guest were very gracious. They had to navigate My Home Away From Home on their own. Not a call or a worry. These are the guest every home owner covets. Thanks, Cathy. ;-)
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Victorian in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Claudia was very helpful & responsive. An excellent host. She even provided bagels for breakfast when she found out we had a late flight arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Amanda and her guests were nice guests. I would welcome them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Nice place

Very nice place. Worked out well for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Steve and his guests were impeccably clean. He was quick to respond to correspondence. I highly recommend inviting him and his guests. Steve, please come stay again. Thank you, Claudia
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claudia was VERY communicative at appropriate times. House was nice, a lot of “nooks”. Only issue was the a/c: as it was warm outside, we turned it on. The downstairs was very cool, but upstairs was warm Still.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Tom and those with him were very pleasant guest. I'm sorry the upstairs temperature was inconsistent. I did have to replace the thermastat. Thank you for the heads up. I hope you return another time. Regards, Claudia

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