Title: (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park! - 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 # (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park! Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/162ee263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/e296b21a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/575530e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/30c1f514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511400/76511360/d8f996cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Porter, Indiana, The Indiana Dunes Retreat offers a cozy getaway with an expansive back deck and wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the wooded lot or take a short drive to Indiana Dunes National Park. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 42078 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps 4 Two Night Summer Minimum! Located in Porter, Indiana just 0.4 miles away from your deeded beach access, welcome to The Indiana Dunes Retreat! This impeccably furnished two bedroom, two bath home has an expansive back deck on a beautiful wooded lot. A short drive away to Indiana Dunes National Park as well. Cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace or kick back on your back deck equipped with gas grill. All the amenities you would expect in a quality rental including internet, cable, central AC/heat, wood-burning fireplace, gas grill and more. Now offering a two-night summer minimum so times wont last, book today! \*\*All Guests Required To Sign Our Guest Occupancy Agreement. \*\*One dog allowed. \*\*Minimum Age of 30 Years Old To Rent \*\*Maximum Two Car Parking ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,078 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 129 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=96743172&PinnedHotelID=96743172&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 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&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 31 reviews CA $202 CA $233 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=94689032&PinnedHotelID=94689032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95322500/95322461/fd46d270.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### sale! 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Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park Miller Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=78347085&PinnedHotelID=78347085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 30 ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as 69 ## 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%7C41.65659%2C-87.07197&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hvw0YvONlfjm1T3u9UL_L5hglQU=) Porter, IN #### What's nearby - Indiana Dunes State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km - Dune Acres Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km - Lake View Beach - 11 min drive - 12.7 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is (2 Nt Min!) Beautiful Home Close To Lake Beach and National Park! located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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