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# Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes

Lakefront guesthouse in Valparaiso with a water park

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

At Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi

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## About the area

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Valparaiso, IN

#### What's nearby

- Chicago Street Theatre \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Memorial Opera House \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km
- Porter County Museum \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km
- Valparaiso University \- 5 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Athletics-Recreation Center \- 5 min drive \- 2.2 km

#### Getting around

- Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 29 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Franklin House - ‬16 min walk
- ‪Stacks Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
- ‪Smoketown Blues Bbq - ‬19 min walk
- ‪Family Express Valpo West - ‬14 min walk
- ‪Peddlers Pizza Pub - ‬20 min walk

## About this property

### Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes

Guesthouse by the lake

You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities. 

Other perks at this guesthouse include:

- Smoke-free premises, books, and games

Room features

All guestrooms at Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes boast thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and offices. 

Extra conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
- Private fenced yards, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access

### Things to do

- Books
- Games
- Playground
- Water park

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities

### Outdoors

- Firepit
- Garden
- On a lake

### More

- Note from host: 🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of tobac
- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Food and drink

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Living room
- Office
- Washing machine

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: 🐶 Pet Policy – Dogs Welcome! We’re happy to host

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed

Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of tobac

## 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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p 

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

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## Reviews

## Beacons' Nest – Valpo U, Downtown & Dunes Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sandra B.

Sep 7, 2025

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

I stayed at the Beacon’s Nest for about 3 weeks, with my family coming in and out. It is a comfortable spot, perfectly sized for up to 4 people. It’s just minutes from downtown Valdosta with shops and restaurants.I have no complaints about the property at all as it served us well.

##### Sandra B.

Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### kylah b.

Sep 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everything was fantastic. Trains are a little shocking if you’re not prepared.

##### kylah b.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025