Title: A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. Family-friendly vacation home in Chesterton ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100883800/100883784/5e375535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100883800/100883784/w509h683x258y0-cf9db6d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100883800/100883784/567b3c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100883800/100883784/a5af1543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100883800/100883784/w1021h586x0y48-7e988c76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, this charismatic home offers a perfect blend of nature and small-town charm. Enjoy the front porch, huge fenced yard, or head to the nearby Dunes for outdoor adventures. With all-new furniture and local decor, you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. Right in-between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, you will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Things to look forward to: Less than 10 minutes to the Dunes and beaches or head 3 minutes the other way to downtown for food, drinks and plenty of small town fun. This charismatic home greets you with all new furniture, front porch, HUGE fenced yard, and local decor. You will fall in love with this family town so bring the kids! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 5 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### 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 - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 750 square feet - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![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 31 reviews CA $235 CA $270 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=94689032&PinnedHotelID=94689032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/48dc1df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly Porter Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=96743172&PinnedHotelID=96743172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100884000/100883924/w1024h675x0y4-b2e43924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly Porter - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=100883924&PinnedHotelID=100883924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=90116764&PinnedHotelID=90116764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69386000/69385955/16d6c865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The "Pool Barn Camper" w/Hot Tub near Indiana Dunes Porter - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews CA $162 CA $213 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=69385955&PinnedHotelID=69385955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87908400/87908321/1ab6d529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes Chesterton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 88 reviews CA $112 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=87908321&PinnedHotelID=87908321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113608300/113608295/2390c266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No Cleaning Fee! 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Please pick up after your pets in the yard Please leave the front porch light on. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 5 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 ## About the area Chesterton is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Athletics-Recreation Center. [Visit our Chesterton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chesterton.dx7214) [View more Vacation homes in Chesterton](https://www.expedia.ca/Chesterton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7214-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.619373,-87.06144&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:et%60%7DF%7EdkrO%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FSBU%40S%40U%40SBSBSBUBSBSBSBSDSBSDQDSDSDSDQFSDQFQDSFQFQHQFOFSHOFOHQFOHQHOJOHMHQHMJMHOJMJMJMJMJMJKJKJMLKJILKLKJKLILILILIJGNILGLILGNGLELENGLENELENENCLCNENANCLANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLDNDLFLHLFNFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJLJJJLHJJJLLJJLHJLLJLHLJLHNJNJLHNHLHNHNHPHNFPHNFNHRFNFPFPFPDRFPFRDPFPDRDRBRDPDRBRDRBRBRBRBTBR%40R%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTAPATATARCRARATCRCTCRCPCRETCREREPCRERERGPEPGRGPEPGPGRGPGNIPGPINGPININIPILININKLKNILKLINKLMLIJKLMJKLKJMHKJMJMJMHKHMHMFMHMHOFMFMHMDOFMDMFODMDOBOFMBOBMBOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCMCOAOCOCMCOCOGMCOEMEOGMEMGOEMGMIMGOIKIMGMIMIMIKKMKMKKIMKKMKKKKKMKMKMKOKMIMKMIOIOIOKMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGOIQGSGQEQGQEQGSEQESESESEQCSESCUCSCQCSCUCSCUASASASCU%3FUAQAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vgV53mOr0lMeWo-XGWCP-D6QNLc=) Porter, IN ### What's nearby - Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Indiana Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 7 min drive - 5.3 km - Dune Acres Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 km ### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬18 min walk - ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬3 min drive - ‪Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders - ‬19 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). ### What time is check-in at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A cozy home between the Indiana Dunes and town of Chesterton. located? > This family-friendly Chesterton vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chesterton Art Center and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lustron House and Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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