[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78650000/78640700/78640627/17c35038.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78650000/78640700/78640627/fd8f9c4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78650000/78640700/78640627/14e9aec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78650000/78640700/78640627/2d9f2598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78650000/78640700/78640627/b614ec84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this private house in downtown Chesterton, Indiana. Step into a charming small-town vibe with daily shopping and local restaurants within walking distance. Enjoy Lake Michigan's eclectic beachfront, where you can collect beach glass or hike along miles of beautiful sandy beaches. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6825 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON Private house situated on a corner lot in bucolic downtown Chesterton, Indiana. With all the feels that a small town has to offer, you are within 5 walking minutes from hometown hub. Downtown, you will enjoy daily shopping in our unique stores, European Vendors Market on Saturday and Upsadaisy Vendors Market on Sunday in Thomas Centennial Park. From our many antique shops, local restaurants (indoor and outdoor dining), local brewery’s, winery's and, of course, the greatest of all the great lakes, Lake Michigan within a 5-minute drive - you will not want for things to do. LAKE MICHIGAN/BEACH: Lake Michigan offers an electic beach front for beach glass collecting, walking miles of beautiful sandy beaches, sketching, family time, exploration and hiking trails. The newly opened Duneland’s Pavillion offers a wonder menu with indoor seating, as well as a beautiful panoramic view of the lake with an outdoor balcony Skydeck open day and night. If fishing "catches" your eye - our perch and salmon fishing is some of the best around. You can book your private fishing charter out of Michigan City (a short 15 min drive) and various water sports activities, as well. DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON ATTRACTIONS within walking distance from the house: Thomas Centennial Park, Chesterton Splashpad, Northside Diner, Peggy Sue's Diner, George's Hot-Spot, The Port Drive-In Restaurant, Gastro's Pub, Running Vines Winery, Octave Grill, Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor, The Flower Cart, Coffee Creek Park, 219Taproom, Flannery's, Irish Pub, Moth Wing Artisan studio, European Market (Saturday) , Up-sa-Daisy Market (Sunday), Buck's Bicycle shop (bicycle rentals). FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS w/in SHORT DRIVING DISTANCE: 49'er Drive-In Theatre (6.3 miles), Zao Island (12.5 miles), Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (19.6 miles), Albanese candy factory (25 miles) Deep River Waterpark (21.1 miles), Fishing Charters (15 miles), Outlet Mall (14 miles), Rogers Lakewood Park (8 miles) which offers, paddle boats, disc golf, hiking, fishing, winter sledding. TRAIN TO CHICAGO: The Dunes Park South Shore train station is 5 mins from the house with regularly scheduled trains (weekday and weekends) direct to Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Relax on the train and spend the day in Chicago. Catch any Chicago sports game, bike the lakefront or take part in any museum or attraction that Chicago has to offer. The south Shore train has reliable/direct service while you save on the tolls and gas charges and parking charges that come with driving. NIGHT LIFE: CASINOS. Two Casino's are within a 1/2 hour drive from the House. Driving due East, the Blue Chip Casino is a short 20-minute drive to Michigan City. About another 15 minutes down the road is the Four Winds Indian Casino in New Buffalo, MI. NIGHTCLUBS: Gastro's Pub, Fuse, Blue Chip Casino all offer dancing and nightlife HOUSE: You will have keyless entry to the house. The code will be provided to you on the day of your arrival. Our house is fully equipped with three luxurious beds, (3) smart, Roku TV's (living room and both bedrooms), keyless entry, WI-FI (Business High-Speed) Internet, office set-up (wireless printer, shredder, desk, chair) one futon, dining table, family games, cornhole games, books, air conditioning/heating, bathroom towels, (4) beach towels, hair dryer, washer/dryer (laundry soap available), central air/heat, 10x10 tent, beach chairs, (4) fishing poles and tackle box, large outdoor sitting area with fire pit, propane grill and off-street parking. Also included is an entry pass to our Indiana Dunes State Park/Lake Michigan beachfront. KITCHEN AMENITIES: Our fully stocked and newly renovated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, toaster, coffee maker, coffee, sugar, creamer and filters, gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, utensils, pots/pans, cooking kettle, Brita water purifier, water bottles, purex bowls and baking dishes, dish service for 8, drinking, beer and wine glasses, cookie sheets, cupcake pans, measuring cup, cutting board, lighter, kitchen towels, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and much more. Chesterton is a train town. We have several tracks running through our town which attracts many train enthusiasts from out of town. We are so train friendly that we have a train depots, bed and breakfasts, bathrooms, restaurants, etc. Although the town council is currently working on “Quiet Zones”, the Federal law requires trains to blow their whistles when approaching intersections one of which goes through our downtown are (which is typical in most small towns).. The walls are plaster which help insulate the sound. We have ear plugs and air purifiers for the light sleepers. Native Chestertonians do not hear the whistles, but, some light sleepers, may. The house is located within steps of downtown and occasionally, at night, a train comes through but mostly through out the day time. Our hope is that you will come to love our trains as much as we do in Chesterton. We can't wait to have you as our guest! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### 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 - Foosball table - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Recycling - Unit size: 825 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/482b8eb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach Chesterton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=90116764&PinnedHotelID=90116764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94690000/94689100/94689032/123a9f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park Chesterton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=94689032&PinnedHotelID=94689032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89020000/89011100/89011067/5d50cb22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dunes Home 3 Bedroom I 2 BHR I 2 Living rooms Home | Valpo University | Dunes Chesterton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 62 reviews CA $130 CA $478 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=89011067&PinnedHotelID=89011067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/84b59c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park Miller Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=33021264&PinnedHotelID=33021264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/162ee263.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### (2 Nt Min!) 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ONLY ALLOW ONE SMALL DOG (less than 20lbs) PER FAMILY PER VISIT Any violation of our house rules may result in the immediate cancellation of your reservation. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Note from host: Please attach a picture of your fur-baby. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C41.61506%2C-87.05116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bsEDrQ48TNPmd4HDoJTU6QLCjb0=) Chesterton, IN #### What's nearby - Lustron House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km - Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km - Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 8 min drive - 7.4 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 13 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is INDIANA DUNES/LAKE MICHIGAN/DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON located? > This family-friendly Chesterton vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Lustron House. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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