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Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St

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An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a large building with a curved roof, and a parking lot in the background.
Exterior
A balcony with a view of a house, a lawn, and a body of water with boats.
A marina with boats docked at wooden piers during sunset.
A kitchen with a stone island, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Indiana Dunes National Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Portage, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St

Neighborhood is highly sought after and sits on the waterfront offering marvelous marina views sunrise to sunset. Right across the street is the dual track South Shoreline which provides quick/affordable transportation to Chicago. Less than 5 minutes away you can begin to explore the Indiana Dunes and venture to the nationally recognized Dunes State Park. Inside, the layout is amazing and provides separate living space for privacy. Upstairs is a full bedroom, private bathroom, gym space with equipment and an office area that’s perfect for the business traveler. Downstairs boasts another bedroom and bath with tub. Living room has a fireplace and balcony with stunning views and seating. Waterfront dining is steps from the front door and a special event calendar changes monthly and often features live music, games, karaoke, sports and comedy shows.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3648441vb
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 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

Portage

Located in Portage, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Portage, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Lake - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 17 min drive - 30.2 km
  • University of Chicago - 45 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity on the Shores - with easy transport to Chicago/SouthShore across the St located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Michigan. Long Lake and Ogden Dunes Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago is 11 minutes by foot.

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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for trips to Chicago on the South Shore Train. Property was exactly as described. Our host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, lovely host, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for beach life. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small but mighty.

A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this awesome condo. There is a view of the Marina. The condo has two king beds one on the main level and the other is on the second floor of the condo. We only use the main floor bed and it was comfortable. Woke early with the sun. The room is bright. Part of the window is not covered due to the architecture of the window but it got us moving to enjoy the day. Grateful to have the coffee bar.The location is very close to the Indiana dunes, state and national Parks, not far of a drive. The condo itself is on the second floor so there is some stairs to get to it. There is a place that is walking distance to eat and drink which was nice.The communication with the host was always great. I would recommend any beach lovers to visit Kemil at Beverly shores. Just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend getaway

Just what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place. Extremely clean and smells great. This rental isn’t large but still feels roomy… 2 king sized comfy beds AND large tv’s in the bedrooms as well. Ladies with hair will love the showers here…excellent water pressure and great drainage which is hard to find in vacay rentals. It feels very safe and cozy too. Ashley is a wonderful host and this gem is not one to pass up if you are in the area.
View from marina
Rear view of property
West Beach trail - nearby Indiana Dunes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Wow thanks Dawn! Absolutely one of my favorite guests! The pictures are amazing, thank you for sharing. You are welcome anytime😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is great. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen is set up for cooking, but not really for eating. Only 2 bowls and a few plates. It would have been nice to have a set for 4 people, some silverware and kitchen towels. The host is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thanks David! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful condo! It smelled so nice inside and it was beautifully decorated! My dog and I had a lovely time… The only downside was the balcony lock didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Ashley had great communication. Condo was decorated nicely and clean. Plenty of room to have our own space with our family of four. Loved that she had cleaning supplies, vacuum, broom, etc in order to clean up sand. The marina was nice with a restaurant close by. All of the dunes and beaches were close by and easy to get to. We also traveled to Chicago, with the train being close by it was really easy! She also has a nice and large dog crate in a closet that our dog used often, we were glad to be able to take him with us. Thanks so much for the use of your condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo and responsive host. She always responded in minutes. Very clean. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because the natural oil plug in scent was very overpowering for us. I unplugged them but the scent was still very strong. I know that is a very personal thing and for others it could be a positive. Also, there was food in fridge either from owner or past guest. That was a bit weird. We were only staying there for a family holiday trip so only used condo for sleeping, no cooking, so it didn’t bother us. Otherwise comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks! It's always a pleasure staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, clean. Close to National Park. Host was easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place near the Indiana Dunes. My wife and I enjoyed this for a long weekend. Everything was as described, no issues whatsoever. The host was responsive throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful and well stocked. The bed on the main level had a big dip in the middle and was therefore not the most comfortable. We were somewhat concerned when the host messaged us the day prior to arrival and said if we had any problems with anyone to just say we were “friends of Ashley”. It left us with an uneasy feeling but we never did have any problems. No information was given to us about checkout and I had to reach out to the host to find out how to handle the linens, towels and trash. She did respond promptly though. The place was beautiful right on the waterway and we enjoyed the balcony. If I knew there wouldn’t ever be problems staying here as the host alluded about, I’d highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location. Host communicated throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you for the review! I take them very seriously to continue improving and being the absolute best host I can be. Could you please provide some feedback on the cleanliness?

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