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A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton.

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.
A modern living room with a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.
A gazebo with a white railing and a central pole, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Chesterton Art Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Chesterton

Chesterton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
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Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Chesterton Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 26 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lustron House and Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders 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. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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, listing accuracy
We went to explore Dunes national park which was very nearby and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The house was wonderful, clean, and comfortable. Andrew was an excellent host, very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great location for visiting Indiana Dunes National Park. Having a large fenced in yard was also important so that our dog could run around after being leashed on the park trails. The host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After some initial hiccups that were resolved with our very responsive host, we enjoyed our stay while visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park. The house served us well for the purposes we were needing. We enjoyed the backyard and the firepit and the location of the home was convenient to all of the activities we had set out to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Hey Leslie, I’m sorry I couldn’t deliver a 5 star experience. I’m not sure what I could have don’t better? I know we had a hiccup with the early check in but otherwise I’m not sure where I went wrong… please feel free to message me as I would love to address any concerns and make it right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little house! Owner was extremely responsive to all messages. Perfect location close to everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for going to visit Indiana Dunes and being able to bring our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Ashli, I’m sorry to see I was only able to achieve 4 stars for you. What could I have don’t better to make a 5 star stay? I’d love to see how I could improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing would stay here again

The property was amazing and its nice a cozy and overall amazing. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. For those with a dog the fenced in backyard is an excellent place for dogs to romp. The location was really convenient to visit the Parks and downtown. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

We really enjoyed staying here while visiting the NP. Would book again if we find ourselves back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect set up

We were in Porter for the weekend to visit family and this was the perfect get-away! We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dunes getaway

Had a quick weekend away with our dogs and the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Indiana Dunes, quaint little rental!

Property was clean, neighborhood was quiet. Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Indiana dunes

We stayed too access the dunes national park, and had a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dunes

Amazing place to stay. Great backyard for the dogs. Nice and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best Vrbos my family has ever stayed at. It was immaculately clean, the kitchen and bathroom were well stocked, and there was plenty of room inside and out for 2 adults, 2 young kids, and a dog. Andrew was extremely friendly and so quick to answer my questions from before booking all the way through check-out. This cute house is thoughtfully decorated, in a quiet neighborhood (you will hear lots of trains, but they're easy to tune out), just a few blocks from city center, and within a few minutes drive to various parts of Indiana Dunes national and state parks. It stormed for most of our trip, so we really enjoyed snuggling up by the fireplace and watching movies and reading. It felt very cozy and truly like a home away from home. My children loved the bunkbed. My dog loved the big back yard, dog toys, and treats. I cannot recommend Andrew's home enough! We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Andrew!What we'd recommend in the area:-3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park-pizza from Flat Rock Grill-Indiana Dunes National Park (Porter Beach & West Beach for sunsets and Chicago Skyline views)-Marquette Park
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog friendly convenience

Great yard for dogs, park nearby, dunes very close
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

This little house was perfect for us! It had everything that we needed and a big fenced in back yard for our dogs to run in! The location was great, not in the city but only a 15/20 minute drive to the beach! I would highly recommend staying here and I hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint

Perfect home, well furnished with everything we needed. The host was super responsive and wants to make sure your stay is the best it can be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy pet friendly home

The house was in a great location for pets and adventuring. Being so close to the Indiana dunes was amazing. The host was extremely responsive and was respectful of my stay whenever the yard needed tending. I would recommend this home for anyone traveling with pets, the yard was great and fully fenced in!
Stayed 41 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good experience overall

Good experience with owner. Very kind
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pet friendly!

House is very close to the national park and minutes from nearby restaurants. Great fenced-in yard if you’re traveling with a dog. Host (Andrew) is very responsive! Would definitely recommend if you’re traveling to the dunes or are on a road trip and need a place to crash with your pet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for kids and pets

Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood. House is small, but spacious enough for 2 adults and 2 kids plus 2 dogs. Huge fenced back yard was perfect for my dogs and kid to run around. Clean, plenty of amenities provided. Quick and friendly responses. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Cleanliness is my #1 requirement and it was perfect. Really nice and the beds were comfortable. We had our dog with us and the fenced yard was wonderful. We could sit out with him without a lease. It is close to a lot of things including Indiana Dunes State and National Parks. Our favorite destination was the walkway along Lake Michigan and the Galis arboretum. Perfect place to stay and the host Andrew was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near Chicago

We had a lovely short stay-house is very clean and has everything you need. Great fenced yard for our dog. Andrew was great to deal with, no issues getting in touch/getting a response. Sidewalks in the neighborhood and a playground within a short walk. We enjoyed watching some Little League baseball from the yard. Neighbors are friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway to Visit Friends.

We had a wonderful weekend. The house was perfect for what we needed. The bathtub/shower is large and spacious. The main bed was extremely comfortable to our liking. There is a big fenced in backyard that allows your pets plenty of room to run around in. Just overall comfortable and felt safe.When we get time to visit our friends again we will definitely look to book here again first.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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