[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76789300/76789214/d7ac00d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76789300/76789214/fc11c1e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76789300/76789214/602d9f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76789300/76789214/9fae5a5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76789300/76789214/f8dd3e82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, The Nook of the Indiana Dunes is your family's haven to unwind. This farmhouse-turned-home combines rustic charm with modern comforts, featuring a roomy kitchen and game room above the garage for ping pong or video games. With over an acre of land to explore and gather around the fire pit, you'll create lasting memories. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches. Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill. When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games. YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact. Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes! (The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.) The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras. NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK: Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City) Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City) Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City) Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City) Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter) Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter) Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing \*\*\*Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.\*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Foosball table - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70410000/70404400/70404329/w1549h996x0y3-791499d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Family House 5 Minutes from Lake Michigan/Blue Chip Casino/Brewery/Wineries! 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Absolutely no illegal substance use at The Nook Please do not park or drive on the lawn (avoid causing ruts in the lawn); use the driveway. No parking on the street. No fires outside of fire pit. NO smoking in house, garage or decks; smoke only in the yard AWAY from house. Evidence of smoking in prohibited areas may incur a fine. (See RA) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: See rental agreement for child safety hazards. ### Events No events allowed Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard. ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests. 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.63473%2C-87.06799&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C9tNbNxBI8FmLwesxRsjeb4-5f4=) Porter, IN #### What's nearby - Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 13.0 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬3 min drive - ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬15 min walk - ‪Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room? > Check-out is at 1:00 PM. ### Where is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room located? > This family-friendly Chesterton vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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