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Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental

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A pink house with a wooden deck and a red flag on the side.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A room with a wooden dresser, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a vase with flowers.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with yellow flowers, and framed artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window, and a radiator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental

Quaint and adorable beachfront cottage with a private beach. Enjoy beautiful sunrise walks and breathtaking sunsets along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Postcard view of the Chicago horizon. Activities include swimming, hiking, biking, volleyball, kayaking, body surfing, campfires, beach picnics, and other summer beach-time fun with friends and family. During the months of June, July and August bookings are by the week only. 3 night minimum stays are an option during those months if the week has not been booked 30 days out. Pet friendly and $135 pet fee.

The cottage is completely furnished with everything you need for a summer stay at the Indiana Dunes. Quiet community. The nearby Dunes State Park offers miles and miles of hiking and bike paths. A nature lovers paradise!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

3 night stays are an option during prime time (June, July and August) if the week has not been booked 30 days out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 55521vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chesterton

Located in Porter Beach, a neighbourhood in Chesterton, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ridge Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waverly Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan, Indiana Beachfront Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Porter Beach cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes State Park. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 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. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb was wonderful This is a hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thanks for the nice comments. We value our guests opinions☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach rental

Convenient to the beach, great host who was very accomodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay!

We loved everything about our stay at Sandy Nook. It's location is perfect, the cottage is cozy and clean and Debbie is absolutely wonderful. Our stay was phenomenal, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steps from the beach! The cottage was perfect for our family. Clean and has all the kitchen necessities! The most comfortable beds and bedding as well! The kids loved having the beach toys, lily pad, boogie boards, kayaks and paddle boards! We loved the beach chairs and umbrella to watch them do all the things! Deb was a great host, easy to communicate with and was there if I needed anything!There was a huge storm the week before we came and knocked the power out. The whole time she kept us updated with what to expect, and even offered us a generator if the power wasn’t restored in time! Thankfully it came back on the day before our arrival!! The weather was perfect for us, not too hot but perfect for swimming and enjoying walks along the beach!Absolutely recommend this cottage!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you for the rave review!! It was certainly touch and go trying to get the cottage up and running after the devastating storm but it all came together at the last minute. So glad you and your family had a good time, hope to see you again☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandy Nook

Great little cottage with great beach access . Would love to return for another stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you for the nice review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Nook. We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place!

Loved the cottage! Great water views, and swimming, hiking the Dunes, kayaking in the Galien River and biking on the Calumet trail!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT PERSONAL BEACH ACCESS

Our stay was great! Not sure if it was rhe time we stayed but having the beach to ourselves was great! Everything was well provided and house was clean. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway

An amazing getaway. We wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to book again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thanks for the nice review Danielle! We would love to have you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic weekend getaway at the beach!

The cottage is so cute and well equipped. The beds are comfortable, there is a great gas grill and everything you could hope for at the beach. Thanks Deb for sharing your beach haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for that great review Paula. It's always nice to hear that our guests had a good time and enjoyed the cottage. We work hard to see that our guests are comfortable. Hope to see all of you again. Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Indiana Dunes

Wonderful stay! Very clean and cute cottage on a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan. Location is ideal for enjoying the Indiana Dunes State Park, relaxing on the white sand beach and enjoying the local area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. So happy you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters’ Trip to IN Dunes

Owner was great to deal with. Cottage was very quaint, clean and well stocked, and beds were very comfortable. Lake view was great as were sunsets nightly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Thanks for the great review! So happy you enjoyed your stay🍷
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was so nice and easy to communicate with. The house is very clean and had everything you could need for a fun-filled beach weekend. Being right on the lake is great. There are great views from in the house and on the patio. The beach is beautiful and great for all types of water activities. I will definitely book again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Porter beach

Pretty little cottage right on the beach. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing spot for nature lovers

Great experience at Sandy Nook! Perfect location for accessing bike trails, hikes, and of course beach time without crowds. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thanks for the great review. Looking forward to your next visit to Sandy Nook😁🏖
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway ❤️

Perfect way to start summer vacation! Couldn’t have been nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front delight

Great time on big beach ...20 steps down to sandy beach fun! Debra was lovely and provides all beach toys for your access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place

Sandy nook has everything you could possibly want in a beach house from the kitchen with all of its pans and dishes to all of the toys and chairs for the beach. The beds were so comfortable! The view is beautiful. And Debra was a fantastic hostess! We would love to go back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review. I work hard to accommodate all my guests🍷
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay here! It is an amazing location with easy access to the beach and Debra couldn't have been more accommodating! We very much appreciated her hospitality! We were traveling with our 5 and 8 year olds and there were plenty of toys and other fun water activities. It was also nice to already have a table and chairs setup on the beach. 1000% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage!

We stayed here for our grandsons 8th birthday. We had such a great time and the house is so cute and fully stocked. The beach has chairs and furniture, toys and a firepit. The view is absolutely amazing. Deb is so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you Christina, we enjoyed having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

Loved the location and the cottage. Close to the shore of Lake Michigan and great hostess. We were there with our two dogs, who enjoyed the beach and fresh water. The stairs to the beach were a bit steep, but with care getting to the beach was worth it (I've had an ankle injury recently that made walking a bit wobbly). The weather went from hot to cool and we were able to eat outside or inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Melissa

deb is always very helpful and there when you need her. Everything is always clean sheets are crisp linens are fresh. It’s a slice of heaven. Never disappoints. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway with access to Indiana Dunes

This was such a perfect place for our family (husband and I, our 3 year old and 1 year plus our dog!)! Can't beat the location - right on the beach and Debra had so many beach toys, chairs, umbrellas that we used! My 3 year old loved the toys! Beach was fabulous- away from the crowds we had our own little piece of paradise! We biked around Indiana Dunes and hiked some of the many trails at Indiana Dunes. Check-in and check-out was so slick and Debra was just a fabulous host- being flexible with us and very responsive to our questions. Beds were comfortable as well! It was the perfect place to stay - we can't wait to go back to our "little vacation house" as my son called it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Kayla! Looking forward to your next visit🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ed&Melissa

This is a piece of heaven, Deb and her husband the owners, are very private they live next-door. They’re there if you need anything. Parking is tight. There’s everything you could ask for. Beach toys, floats, kayaks, paddle-boards. Beach is private and quiet. very clean. no loud neighbors. we will definitely be back. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This was the perfect beach cottage for me, my husband and our nine year old granddaughter (who spent the majority of her waking hours in the lake). The cottage was very clean, well cared for and had everything needed to fully enjoy our stay both indoors and out. The view of the lake was absolutely amazing, the white sand beach was private and quiet. And yet, if was a short walk to the Indiana Dunes State Park. The owner, Deb, lives next door and was an outstanding hostess. She and her husband were very friendly and were there if we had questions or needed anything. It was truly a wonderful vacation and we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thanks for the great review Mary, and we look forward to your future stays ant Sandy Nook!

About the host

Hosted by Debra Simanski

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Private beach, fire pit and fun beach amenities (paddle boards, kayaks,.inner tubes, lily pads float, life jackets, children's beach toys, and more.) Close to the Indiana Dunes State Park and in the National Lake shore. Miles of hiking/bike trails and shoreline.

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