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Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental

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A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a small table with a chair, and a view of the sea and sky.
A wooden deck with a grill, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a blue sofa, and a small table with books and a remote control.
A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill with a wooden fence beside it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indiana Dunes National Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waverly Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Chesterton

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • East Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ridge Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waverly Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪TravelCenters of America - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Indiana Dunes 2-Bedroom Beach Rental located?

Located in Porter Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adjacent to state and national parks. Location directly on the beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dunes are beautiful and the cottage was well situated there. It’s wonderful to walk the beach morning or evening. Very nice! Our hosts were great and did everything they could to make us comfortable.A good thing to know is that there are many steps (53) down to the cottage from the car parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, right on the large, clean, walkable beach and within 10 minute drive to multiple hikes in Indiana Dunes National Park and even closer to the IN Dunes State Park. Great sunset views and beautiful stars at night. Can see right across the lake to the Chicago skyline. Host is friendly and accommodating with easy check-in. Large bathroom with great shower, fabulous water pressure and comfy towels. Large master bedroom with multiple additional twin beds in separate room. Well appointed kitchen including large table to eat at or play games. Puzzles and games available. Yes, there are lots of steps to the property, so pack light. This is how you get right on the beach! It’s worth it! Parking was easy (top of the stairs). There is a hairdryer (not listed in amenities). Hand soap available but need to bring shower soap and shampoo. Not modern or fancy, but a very nice, clean and comfortable beach house and was actually nicer than the pictures shown. Lower level has lots of windows but the dunes partially block the view. Likely the view is better from the upper unit. Still, it was great to walk out the door right onto the beach. I’d definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cottage on the lake!

Really enjoyed our stay! The location is beautiful and peaceful. Hope to be able to come back again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beachfront property offers an exceptional experience, featuring an efficient air conditioning and heating system. Its prime location, directly adjacent to the beach, was a significant advantage for us. The unit is situated on the ground floor of the cottage, with two additional units located above. We were a little displeased by the noise from our upstairs neighbors, particularly as it began at 8 AM, and we had hoped to sleep in a bit longer. The 55 stairs to and from the parking lot were not an issue for us, as we appreciated the exercise.Great sunsets!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beachfront location, comfortable climate control, beautiful sunsets, and convenient ground-floor access. It's also great to know that the stairs didn't slow you down and that you were able to take advantage of the beach right outside your door. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise from the upstairs guests. While most of our guests are considerate, they are not always aware that their activities may be disturbing others. We always encourage guests to contact us immediately if they experience excessive noise during their stay. In most cases, a friendly conversation resolves the issue quickly, and guests are more than happy to be mindful of their neighbors. Our goal is for every guest to have a relaxing and enjoyable stay, and we're always available to help address any concerns that arise during your visit. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back for another beachfront getaway and more spectacular sunsets in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Fantastic place. Susan was an awesome host and the place was clean and comfortable. Great views and access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary getaway

We celebrated our anniversary with a past minute getaway and chose this place. We were not disappointed! Beautiful place, excellent view, and we will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

Beautiful beach, peaceful home, interesting local history, and wonderful host. As long as you are able bodied enough for taking luggage down and up stairs, you will love it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dunes/Lake Michigan cottage

The owner was awesome. She personally showed us the property and told us everything that we needed to know. The property and view were amazing. The owner was responsive when we accidently locked ourselves out. My daughter loved the property and the dunes in general. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

stay

Very nice and comfortable stay, ir will be nice if you add dishwasher :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Birding Festival Weekend

My son (who is 11) and I were in town for the birding festival and were so lucky to have been able to book this lovely cottage. It is literally on the beach, surrounded by sand and gorgeous views. It was so peaceful and we loved listening to the waves from the private deck! We will definitely be back next year and hopefully before!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Getaway to dunes.

Great for enjoying the beach! Cozy place in a quirky older dune community right on the beach. Susan was a good host. A few things to note that I didn’t fully catch in the description; the Property is bottom floor of a modified two story structure ( top floor is also rented out), laundry is a couple coin operated units a few steps away from the rental, and you’ll need to be ready for hauling luggage and groceries up and down the stairs from the parking area at top of dune. If you are good with that, you’ll have a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An oasis close to home

This rental was one of the best locations we have ever stayed. The cottage was right on the beach and had all the comforts of home. The host has thought of just about everything and has provided it, including beach chairs, kayaks, sand toys, and much more. There were two things that were not mentioned in the description, but were mentioned in the comments: you park at the top of a steep hill, and have to walk down many wooden steps to reach the cottage. We would have packed differently if we had seen that in the description. The description did not mention that this cottage was located below another rental. Luckily, our upstairs neighbors were fairly quiet, and we mostly heard the floor creaking when they walked in and a little bit of muffled sound from the television. We normally do not find issue with the taste of water in most places that we have traveled, but we struggled with the taste of the well water. You may want to pick up some bottled water for drinking. The state park is literally just a walk down the beach. We hiked two days in the state park and it was fantastic. Unfortunately we did not make it to the national park. We definitely plan to come back in the future. Our host not only provided suggestions of hikes, but also some great restaurants. She was super responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous views

This is such a relaxing and beautiful property. The views are incredible. Such a quiet and serene property. I cannot wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great solo getaway

The cottage was cute and clean, great location and Susan and Erica were wonderful hostesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean property, beautiful beach, quiet neighborhood. The furniture is older but with small children it worked well for us. Read the details carefully. The trek down the stairs to the property is no joke!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome !!!!

I can't say enough about the owner and the property itself. You are right on the lake with a view and location that is unbeatable in my opinion. The property was absolutely spotless, I loved Susan (owner) sharing the history of the property and was accessible to any questions. Excellent location to any area attractions...but you won't want to leave the property because of the peaceful surroundings and view. Will be back without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beachfront property

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our amazing vacay

When we looked at renting on the lakeshore we didn’t know and understand exactly how these home rentals operate - tourists, newbies! We loved it immediately! Right at the beach and lake in a home obviously loved by the owners. The way the vintage and the up to date blended was perfect for us. We felt comfortable Susan would help us with whatever we might need. We highly recommend this property and owner/manager. The Wennings
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This was our second stay at this location. We love the proximity to the lake - wonderful views from all the windows and access right outside the door. Susan is always so easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical!

This place is paradise ! We had a wonderful stay and every morning and evening was a blast with amazing sunrises and sunsets. The outside is just surreal and so beautiful. Walking distance by the beach to the national Park was such a great opportunity to hike. The bungalow is super nice and cosy, views are exceptional!! Only downside for us : you have someone above your head... just pray they are considerate people, like the neighbors we had.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best beach vacation

The cottage is right on Lake Michigan with private beach area. Rooms were comfortable and up to date. Only downside is the steps to get up and down dune. Two sisters as owners were very polite and responsive to any needs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to go back. Breathtaking views!

Overall our stay was great despite some cold weather. The views from the units are amazing. Wonderful customer service and clean. Everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Can't wait to go back in the summer. The stairs to/from are many. We'd have packed lighter had we realized.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Treasure

This property was clean, peaceful, and cozy. The location was great; walk out the door and you literally are on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage on the beach

The cottage is clean and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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