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10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
10 Aug 2025
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Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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Home Sweet Home
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Internet access
- Dryer
- Bathtub
- Non-smoking
Explore the area
Portage, IN
- Indiana Dunes National ParkPlace, Indiana Dunes National Park5 min drive
- Chellberg FarmPlace, Chellberg Farm6 min drive
- Portage Lakefront BeachPlace, Portage Lakefront Beach7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
About this property
Home Sweet Home
Welcome to your home away from home in this completely remodeled 2 bed 1bath duplex with free shared laundry onsite. Enjoy your own backyard patio along with free off street parking. Only 5 miles from the beach and National Dunes. Near casinos, shopping, and many amazing restaurants. Don't forget to take the train to downtown Chicago for a day it's only 45 minutes away.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place dirty towels in tub
Wash all dishes and leave to dry
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3807569vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Portage
Portage is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery are also worth visiting.
Portage, IN
What's nearby
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
- Chellberg Farm - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
- Portage Lakefront Beach - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
- Founders' Square Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
- Indiana Dunes State Park - 8 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
- Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
Restaurants
- Family Express Ameriplex - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Home Sweet Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Home Sweet Home?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Sweet Home on 15 June 2026 start from AU$248, 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.
What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Home Sweet Home located?
Situated in Portage, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Portage Imagination Glen Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Founders' Square Park. Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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10/10 Excellent
teresa
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, close proximity to dunes, beaches and not far from Michigan City. We took friends who've never been to lake Michigan and from this property we we able to show them all up and dow hiway 12. Nichole was easy to reach and very helpful. Would rent again.
teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Nikki
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