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# Private nature retreat, close to Harbor Country’s best attractions

Vacation home in La Porte with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Ripple, a spacious 5-bedroom retreat, is nestled on private acreage in Hesston. Unwind by the fireplace or enjoy expansive views of the pond and woods from the deck. With two kitchens, Sonos speakers throughout, and high-speed internet access your stay will be comfortable and convenient.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144000 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Private nature retreat, close to Harbor Country’s best attractions

Ripple is a modern, spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home tucked away on private acreage in the storied 1000 North corridor of Hesston just south of the Michigan border. Perfectly positioned to enjoy all of the vast amenities that SW Michigan Harbor Country and NW Indiana have to offer. The primary suite has a king size bed, walk-in closet with laundry, a sitting area, and access to the expansive deck that overlooks the pond and the woods surrounding the house. The other four bedrooms offer beds for 2-4 people each and the entire home comfortably sleeps 14\. Two fireplaces in the primary and living room on the upper level. Chef’s kitchen with cookware, combo drip coffee / k cup machine, and breakfast bar adjacent to the dining area. Lower level has a family room with a large sectional and a 75” TV as well as a smaller second kitchen and eating area. Sonos speakers throughout the home, Roku TVs and high speed internet. Linens and towels are provided.   
  
Guest access  
  
The Entire House & Yard  
Approximately 10 acres of walking trails adjacent to the house  
Fire pit off of the lower level next to the pond

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 4 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing 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

- Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

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

### Rules

Absolutely no weapons or firearms allowed on the property whatsoever. No hunting or shooting of any kind.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: No pets preferred, contact for exceptions

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times

### 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, 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

Located in La Porte, this vacation home is in a rural area. Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hesston Steam Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our La Porte travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Porte.dx8562)

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La Porte, IN

### What's nearby

- ![A sand dune and the sky  beyond. Focus near the top of the dune.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658898/dc3939bb-8600-4bcd-a74a-56f5db396198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Local  
13 min drive \- 14.8 km
- ![BGGWKA INDIANA - Sand along the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091455/1c624b87-83c9-41b1-ae15-ba4c82962884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Indiana Dunes National Park  
26 min drive \- 41.8 km
- ![University of Notre Dame featuring heritage architecture, wild flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062581/e1429dec-6674-4c78-820a-fc62bf370672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of Notre Dame  
32 min drive \- 53.3 km
- Hesston Steam Museum  
4 min drive \- 3.2 km
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo  
13 min drive \- 15.2 km

### Getting around

- New Buffalo Station  
13 min drive
- South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)  
39 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino  
16 min drive
- McDonald's  
10 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar  
16 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino  
17 min drive
- Starbucks  
52 min drive

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