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Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake!

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water during sunset.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of a lake with buildings in the distance.
A residential area with houses, a dock, and a body of water.
A lakeside view with a grassy area, a dock with chairs, and a row of houses in the background.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a wooden coffee table, a TV stand, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pine Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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La Porte, IN
  • Place, Holmes Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake!

Watch the sunset over Pine Lake. Spend the day on your own beach and relax on the luscious backyard.

Lakeside relaxation is our main attraction; located on a dead-end, the cottage offers a place to throw a line out and wait for a bite off the dock right out the backdoor.
Also, everything you need for a cookout: picnic table, gas-grill, and plenty of outdoor chairs. Four kayaks included. (Paddle board and swim pad available for a small fee).

Cozy 3 bedroom/1 bath 1,800 square foot lakefront home.

The house is fully equipped. Wifi now included. Kitchen has the essentials. Bathroom has towels. Bedrooms are provided with sheets, pillows and blankets. The porch looks over the yard and provides shade to relax with your feet up to read a book.
Smart TV and wifi recently added.

All you need to do is bring food and your swimsuit! Swim, fish, kayak right from the backyard!

Master bedroom: Queen
Bedroom #2: Queen
Bedroom #3: Two Twins

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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
Must be accompanied and supervised by adult.
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Events

No events allowed
Only registered guest allowed on property.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dock, beach, and lake are to be used safely at your own risk.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7162296
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
Note from host: Only registered guest allowed on property.
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Porte

Located in La Porte, this holiday home is on the beach. Legacy Hills Golf Club and Shady Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pine Lake Plaza and Lakeside Plaza. Cleveland Park and Friendship Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
La Porte, IN

What's nearby

  • Holmes Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pine Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 23 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 27 min drive - 37.3 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 22 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront. Private Beach, Spacious yard, Dock. Make memories at the lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this La Porte holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pine Lake, Stone Lake Beach and Legacy Hills Golf Club. Crane Lake and Stone Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views. Well stocked house. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is a great time. We stayed over the 4th of July, and even with the challenging weather the family had a blast. Bring extra towels to use on the lake as rain can happen as you are trying to dry them outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view could not be beat. The place was clean and simple, exactly what we needed. The property owner provided more than enough kayaks for us! We will be back when the babies are grown :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily F.

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

Fun week at the lake

Great location and highly responsive hostage for a very nice girls trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Ann L.

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

Nice getaway

We had a nice time...home was as advertised. Lake is very nice and a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

The owners of the property were so accommodating! They readily agreed to leave the dock in during our stay so our 88 year old mother could more easily fish. The house was very clean, cozy and just perfect for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tonya B.

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

Family time

Proptery views were amazing! When i come back to visit fsmily i will definitely rent this house again. The host was wonderful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

Notre Dame Football Weekend

Had a great time relaxing at the lake in between football game. Dad even caught 2 nice walleye fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Alicia S.

The property was as clean as could be. It had everything you needed for the week and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. Looking forward to renting again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aimee H.

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

Such a clean property and home owners very helpful with everything.

Such a clean property and home owners very helpful with everything. There was a few things that were kind of disappointing. The water smell of sulpher is very strong and there is no working fan in the bathroom. We were interrupted on our vacation twice. Once when the son mowed the grass and another where the family was on our side of the dock in the water. Nowhere did it say we had to share with owners. I also don’t recommend going there if you are a smoker bc you have to walk across the street every time. We enjoyed our stay very much but I think those things should be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Hi Aimee. Thank you for your input and recommendations. We do have well water. Thank you for a recommendation of a fan in the bathroom. That will be installed shortly. We do apologize for the backyard interruption. Our lawn care service is scheduled weekly. They do try to be considerate of working around the guests. It takes them 18 minutes to mow the yard. Yes, the beach is shared with the home owners, as the aerial picture shows. Once again, we do try to be considerate and giving you your space and privacy. During your stay our neighbors children used the beach 20 minutes before they realized there were renters. I would also agree, the accommodations are not geared for smokers. We did ask for smoking to not be done on the patio, to keep the smell of smoke out of the house. I do appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay on Pine Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Great weekend at the lake

Really enjoyed our stay at this house for a long weekend. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking. The beds and pillows were all very comfortable. Great views of the lake from the living room, dining room, and master bedroom along with the sunroom. We really appreciated the giant connect 4 game and beach toys. The gas firepit was nice, we would have loved to have a had a real firepit but understand why they probably wouldn’t want to deal with that. The neighbors had a huge birthday party one night with a live band that played until 11pm. Obviously this isn’t our hosts’ fault and likely not to reoccur for other guests. We enjoyed the music for a while but wish it wouldn’t have gone on so late as it was very loud very late into the night. Other than that, overall great stay. Would definitely recommend this spot and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Perfect little house right on Pine Lake

The house was very clean and updated. The beds were super comfy. The house had everything we could need except food and drinks. But there's plenty of stores including a walmart less than 5 miles away. We spent most of our time outside because the weather was beautiful. The grass in the back yard was super soft and the sand from the beach area extends quite far into the water so your feet wont be sore if you like going bare footed. We enjoyed having the kayaks, swim pad, and paddle board available. The owners set them out for us on the beach our first day and even provided life jackets. Our kids fished off of the private dock right off the back yard and caught a couple catfish. We also grilled out most nights and the owners hooked us up again with a grill cart and all the grilling tools. The grill is gas and never runs out because its fed directly from a gas line. This home and the owners really exceeded our expectations. We needed to contact the owners a couple times during our stay and they responded promptly and even stopped by a few times since they live right next door. The neighborhood is also very quiet and safe. Perfect for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. We will definately be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Jamie! We were happy to accommodate your group! Please do return to make more memories on Pine Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Pine Lake perfection.

As advertised: seamless entry, quiet neighborhood, clean and well-maintained property. We stayed here for a Notre Dame football weekend. 30 minutes to ND campus. Great getaway in a serene environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical Escape !

My husband and I desperately needed an opportunity to recharge. Our stay fit the bill completely! The home is very clean, and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was very quiet. We spent so much time just sitting outside admiring the lake, reading, and relaxing. The kayaks were an added bonus too! Communication with the owner was easy and timely. We did rent a boat from pinelakerentals.com- they're great as well. The lake is so clean! Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Girls Trip

We rented the property for a momcstion before school started. The house was just what we needed for 5 ladies needing to relax, swim, read, and laugh. Great walkable neighborhood, super quiet and cute! Close to lots of food, beverage, and fun. The lake was clean and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davea H.

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

Great getaway

This property has everything you need to getaway. Nice, quiet neighborhood and beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

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

Quaint Cottage on the lake

Very comfortable and welcoming lake house! Great layout for entertaining and having family time. Loved the 4 season room and yard/beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie N.

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

Vacation spot

Great backyard and clean place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bert H.

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

We had a wonderful time!

Very convenient and easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

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

Highly Recommend

The home was exactly as described. Location is ideal for backyard gatherings, launching the owner supplied kayaks and paddleboards (small fee for the paddleboard), or fishing off the dock. Comfortable house for 3 couples given our relatively short 3-day stay. Owner went out of her way to accommodate a special request we had upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Great owner and location

Perfect place to disconnect and unwind. The owners are very helpful with whatever you need. Location is right on the lake, very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen V.

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

Lovely lake house!

Our family of four had a very nice three-day break here. The house was very clean, well-equipped and inviting, and our kids really enjoyed playing in the yard. The best part, though, was being right on Pine Lake. It was so beautiful and relaxing! It was also nice to have a break from TV and WiFi so we could really unplug.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Great lake view and beautiful sunsets!

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was very clean and orderly with many essentials Included. The location on the lake can’t be beat. The sunsets were gorgeous. Had access kayaks and other water activities. Owners were very communicative and responsive. We rent a lot and often find the properties don’t match the advertising. This was not the case here—we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Family weekend

The rental was exactly as pictured. We were able to check in a little early and the unit was very clean. We were able to rent a boat to enjoy the lake and there are plenty of restaurants and breweries nearby. Unfortunately, the Michigan City beach and pier were closed during our stay. Laura was very helpful with all of our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Friends vacation

The home was very nice, clean and beautifully decorated. The seaweed made the private beach unusable and no way to get the kayaks into water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Happy to host your group! Unfortunately, yes, the amount of turned up seaweed this season is more than usual. The timing of us clearing off the shoreline and beach to haul away, along with the amount collected, did make for an obstacle this past weekend. This cleanup was not a normal circumstance.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Ostergren

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Our family has lived on and made memories on Pine Lake for the last 30 years. Our favorite part is the unique sunset view each night. We hope you relax, have fun, and make many memories here, too!
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