INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a forested area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, bedside table, window, and a wardrobe.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and a view into the living area.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a mailbox.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lustron House

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chesterton, IN
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lustron House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Chesterton

Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Ames Field Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Chesterton, IN

What's nearby

  • Chesterton Art Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lustron House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 13 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON 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 INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.5 mi (4 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. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and host! Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thank you, Erica. We loved having you as our guest. Come back and visit again soon.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Indiana Dunes❤️

This sweet house was located in the best location! Close to the beach and a short walk to restaurants and shops! Very clean and super comfy beds! Lori was great to deal with and super prompt to text messages.We’ll definitely stay again❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Mandy was an amazing guest. We loved having her and her family stay with us. We hope she will stay with us again when visiting Chesterton.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts - great property

We loved everything about our stay in Chesterton. The property was super clean and equipped with everything you would need. The hosts truly thought of everything. We had 6 people in our group and never once felt crowded. Games for kids, super fluffy towels and a great outdoor space were a few things we loved. Definitely would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place to Stay!

We had a wonderful time staying in this house. Everything is clean and organized. Beds were comfy, and the host even had bed rails we could use for my two year old! We loved being so close to downtown Chesterton and close to the beaches. The Port Drive in right across the street made my kids and husband very happy, too! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Jan. You and your family were so awesome to host. We hope we get to see you again in Duneland very soon. Next time - bring Princess Ruby ❤️ 😃 Safe travels! Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, Clean & Comfy in the heart of downtown Chesterton

Cute little house located in downtown Chesterton. The house was exceptionally neat and clean. We appreciated all the little details that made you feel right at home. The owner was quick to respond to any questions and easy to communicate with. We would definitely recommend this property and will rebook next time we are back in town visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2022
Thank you, Heather for your review. We are so glad you found 412CHESTERTON comfortable and clean. Our goal is to make your time in Chesterton be like you are coming home. You are your family we’re amazing guests and we welcome you home anytime you are visiting Chesterton.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable and accurate!

This was perfect for me and my girlfriend. The location was perfect for a quick stroll downtown Chesterton but also to see the dunes with a short drive. The quarters were well equipped with everything one could possibly need and highly organized. This is a great location was well for the Chicago crowd that wants to see the Indiana dunes and some of the Michigan beaches but cannot get away for long trips. I highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2022
Hi Daniel. Thanks again for the great review. You and your girlfriend were great guests and we loved having you stay with us at 412CHESTERTON. We hope you will come visit Chesterton again. See you soon. Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

The house was very clean and well stocked. Close proximity to lots of attractions, we didn’t drive more than 30-40 minutes to get anywhere. Enjoyed the European market on Saturday morning. My kids loved the restaurant across the road and my husband appreciated the shower head placement, he’s 6’6” lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Kelly. Thank you for staying with us and we’re able to enjoy all that Chesterton has to offer. We hope you will come back and stay with us whenever you find yourself in Duneland. Safe travels home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is an absolute GEM! This is one of the best properties we have ever rented- it was perfectly appointed with everything you could want including so many extras. The beds were so comfortable (the futon too!), the patio/firepit was wonderful, an entry pass to the IN State Park was included, ample beach supplies, bottled water & filtered water in the fridge and so much more. Lori was a wonderful host and communication was speedy and helpful. This rental gets an A and we look forward to a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!

My teenage daughters and I came to Chesterton, for a long weekend, to visit family and this little gem was the perfect place for us to stay. The house is quaint and clean. The kitchen had all the essentials. Beds are comfy and the shower was hot and strong! Our favorite was the patio out back. We had family over in the mornings for coffee and in the evenings for a fire. The owner is fantastic at communicating. Couldn't have been better. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Natalie was an AWESOME guest. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Can't wait for you to come back and stay with us, again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family had a memorable vacation at this property! Very clean and felt like at home with sooo many amenities to offer! Definitely exceeded my expectations 😁 Lots to do around this area and there was a binder with very useful info about activities to do nearby, even had a DNR pass to use for entry to the National Parks. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed. Lori was great and very communicative. Only thing is if you are a light sleeper take ear plugs because you will hear a train at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and close to the beach

4 day/3 nights with the fam. Just wanted to be close to the beach. This is nice little cozy place right in town. We were able to walk to the weekend markets, and various restaurants in downtown Charlston. State Park/Beach was a short 10-15 ride. Maybe 20-25 mins to the National Park beaches to the east. Property had some nice little touches to make us feel welcome, as well as everything we needed for the weekend, including some beach toys and such. Would stay again. ✌️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you, Jerry, for the wonderful review 🥰 We do our very best to make sure our guests feel safe and comfortable. We are so glad that our work translated into a wonderful stay for your family. We can not wait to have you visit us again. ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet little town

Great location near Indiana Dunes and the lake. They have a park pass to use, so visit as often as you like for hiking and beach days. It is a close by drive to Chicago to get some of the best food in the states or see a show. The house was updated with stainless steal appliances and staged comfortably. The outside patio area is great for good weather days with a fire pit for marshmallows in the evenings. The cute little town has some good food at the port drive-in locationed directly across from the property and a nice bakery down the street with yummy fresh baked bread and croissants. The host is thoughtful and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Amber - we LOVED having you stay with us. Thanks for choosing our property. We hope you all will come back again very soon for a visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation at Indiana Dunes

The property was clean, cute, fully furnished. We tend to cook a lot of meals while vacationing and we found all the cooking equipment (pots, pans, utensils) as well as appliances available to meet our needs. The location was perfect for both access to both the State and National Dunes Parks, close to Downtown Chesterton. We were able to walk to the many vegan friendly restaurants in Chesterton. In addition the grocery stores provided a variety of items. The property allowed pets, it was nice to bring our two little dogs. The patio area was clean and with the outdoor furniture and fire pit we were able to relax in the early evenings and enjoy s'mores. We would defiantly rent this property again. The property manager was very responsive to our questions. Note: maybe this is just a function of my age; but we had a difficult time figuring out the TV remotes! 😄 We recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Hello Daniel and Family. We loved having you, your family and fur-babies stay with us while visiting Chesterton. For a small town - we sure do have a lot to offer and are happy you were able to explore and enjoy our offerings. Yes, it took me a minute to figure out this new dangled, dang gummit remotes without buttons. The youngens have that on for us for sure (I If that statement doesn’t tell you how old I am….🤣) Hopefully you will come back and visit us when your in town again. Cheers! Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week in small town America

Lori is the most thoughtful host we have ever had in over a decade of traveling and staying at various properties around the world. Her home in Chesterton had everything you would expect from a private rental property and then some! Her attention to detail is impressive right up to the individually prepared arrival package she dropped off for our stay. She was able to accommodate a slightly early arrival (miscalculation of driving time due to time zone change) while still ensuring everything was ready for us. The town of Chesterton is a great example of small town America. The shops are a short walk from the property and worth setting aside time to explore. I could have spent an entire day in the antique bookstore alone! And breakfast at Peggy Sue’s diner is a must - Peggy Sue will get you day started on a bright note if the coffee isn’t enough. And of course, our daughter and her friend couldn’t resist visiting the Port for ice cream and root beer! We also spent a day at the beach, drove into Valparaiso for some shopping (20 mins away) an afternoon at Shedd aquarium (longer and pricier drive) and an evening at the drive-in. Needless to say, our time passed quickly and our vacation ended much too soon. If you are looking to stay in this area, you should plan your visit around Lori’s property’s availability because I don’t think you could find a better place to stay or host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
I am so flattered by your kind words. Hosting families, such as yours, make our hearts happy and is truly our pleasure. I love knowing being in Chesterton reminded you of your childhood. That is probably one of the nicest compliments we have received. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to host you and your family during your visit to our amazing town. You’re an amazing family - please stop by and visit again when you in the area. Until we meet again, Blessings to you all! Lori
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