Title: Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge ![Interior - Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge (Valparaiso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118121300/118121231/53f263be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge (Valparaiso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118121300/118121231/b485feb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge (Valparaiso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118121300/118121231/c490b2f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge (Valparaiso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118121300/118121231/9fe3ceeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge (Valparaiso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118121300/118121231/a1da6b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge 🏡 Property Description – Campus → Dunes Escape Welcome to Campus → Dunes Escape, a spacious and stylish 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom main home that sleeps up to 12 guests—ideal for families, groups, and Valpo visitors. Just minutes from Valparaiso University, Downtown Valpo, and Indiana Dunes National Park, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and fun. ⚠️ Important Note About the Property: This listing is for the main house on a shared property. There is a separate guest house next door, located at the back of the lot, which may be occupied by other guests during your stay. 🪵 Each unit has its own private firepit, and the upper deck and fire table are for the exclusive use of the main house. However, some areas of the backyard, such as the lawn and walking paths, may be shared. 🔇 Out of respect for others, we kindly ask all guests to keep noise levels low, especially in the evening. 🛌 Room to Relax – Sleeps 12 2 King Bedrooms — one with a private en-suite bathroom 1 Upstairs Bunk Room — featuring a twin-over-twin bunk bed 1 Game + Bunk Room — with two twin-over-full bunk beds, a smart TV, foosball table, and a fun selection of board games 🍳 Modern Kitchen & Coffee Station Cook and connect in the stylish, well-stocked kitchen: ✔️ Stainless steel appliances ✔️ Coffee bar with Keurig and drip machine ✔️ Air fryer, toaster, filtered water, ice maker ✔️ Cookware, spices, and all the essentials 🛋️ Lounge, Connect, Unwind Two inviting living rooms offer: ✔️ Plush sofas ✔️ Smart TVs ✔️ Family-friendly games and reading nooks 🌿 Outdoor Fun & Firepit Comfort The main house backyard features: 🔥 Private firepit with blue Adirondack chairs under string lights 🪑 Spacious deck with outdoor sectional and gas fire table 🎯 Lawn games like giant Connect 4 and cornhole 🌳 Fully fenced yard with shade trees and open space 🔐 Easy Entry & Peace of Mind ✔️ Keyless Yale smart lock ✔️ Exterior security cameras ✔️ Self-check-in for convenience and security 🧼 Amenities ✔️ Central heat & A/C ✔️ Washer & dryer ✔️ Fresh linens, towels & toiletries ✔️ Family-friendly board games ✔️ Free parking (driveway + street) Whether you're visiting the university, heading to the Dunes, or simply gathering with loved ones, Campus → Dunes Escape is the perfect place to feel at home, unwind, and create lasting memories—with just the right balance of privacy and shared space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: 🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of tobac ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Theme park 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118230000/118221300/118221235/956b3136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Dunes Stay Valpo | 5 BR, 3 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge Valparaiso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=118221235&PinnedHotelID=118221235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95190000/95181800/95181791/352a6f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt. 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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 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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6fa89x ## About the area Located in Valparaiso, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Cinemark Valparaiso and The Course at Aberdeen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Taltree Arboretum and Gardens and Deep River Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Valparaiso travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Valparaiso.dx10288) [View more Vacation homes in Valparaiso](https://www.expedia.ca/Valparaiso-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10288-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C41.47719%2C-87.06793&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Um-XClzJKOl5qzWzZaLZFXtG6eY=) Valparaiso, IN ### What's nearby - ![Grand Theatre - neoclassical opera house located in Poznań, Poland - in the rays of the setting sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658863/fd942b6f-c344-4e05-aed1-6142df3e511c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Memorial Opera House 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Chicago Street Theatre 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Porter County Museum 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Valparaiso University 5 min drive \- 2.2 km - Valparaiso Medical Center 5 min drive \- 2.8 km ### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Franklin House 16 min walk - Stacks Bar & Grill 18 min walk - Birdie’s 3 min drive - Buffalo Wild Wings 3 min drive - Family Express Valpo West 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge? ### What time is check-out at Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge? ### Where is Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Campus To Dunes Escape | 2 King Beds | Game Area + Fire Pit + Deck Lounge Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi B. Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house - clean, close to everything in Valparaiso, matched the photos, great backyard, everything that was promised. Check-in was easy, as was check-out. Great stay! ##### Kristi B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debb R. Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great - plenty of room to stretch out - great backyard for our dog. The neighborhood was perfect for an evening stroll. Yhe house was very clean and supplied with all dishes we needed to whip up a quik meal! Thank you for hosting a great place! ##### Debb R. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharron S. Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice stay. Space was very comfortable and well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Host was great. Went out of the way to provide a dryer that had died right before we arrived. Super appreciated since it was the first stop for us on a longer trip. Would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to stay again if in the area. ##### Sharron S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RuthAnn A. Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house had absolutely everything we needed for a fun, family vacation! ##### RuthAnn A. 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