Title: the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house - 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 # the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house Vacation home in La Porte with patio ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103497800/103497742/647c73b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103497800/103497742/4347cc5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103497800/103497742/6180eeb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103497800/103497742/067c9f7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103497800/103497742/eb2a063e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of private Horseshoe Lake, this charming country French home offers a serene escape. Unwind on the outdoor decks or enjoy lawn games with family and friends. With a game room, grill, and nature trail nearby, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained in this peaceful retreat. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor space - 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. ### the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house Renovated country french home on private Horseshoe Lake. 5 min to historic Laporte and Pine Lake. 20 min to South Bend, 15 to New Buffalo/Lake MI. 1 min to public golf course. Perfect location to access water, towns, beaches, state parks with convenience but privacy/access to gorgeous wildlife. Lawn games, outdoor decks, grill, game room and more. Ideal for family getaway, or week-long stay. Private lake but no direct boat access or swimming on this private lake. The space We love this part of the NW IN/Harbor Country and finally chose to buy a home and share it after renting various properties in the area. We know what renters like and expect. Guest access Full access to house, garage, nature trail, boat, lawn. Security details available within three days of arrival Other things to note House rules available upon booking. House is in quiet area/cul de sac. Respecting our neighbors is important. Security system is in place and access will be provided prior to check in ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115634500/115634496/25267864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front with Dock, Sauna, Hot Tub - MTM Premier La Porte - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=115634496&PinnedHotelID=115634496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113570700/113570658/dc82b472_edited_a322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Tech-savvy Home with Pool & Hot Tub La Porte - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=113570658&PinnedHotelID=113570658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106040600/106040521/e8dbfe39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Impressive 3 bdr/3bth 25 mins from ND & beaches. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.64868,-86.72994&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ikf%7DFbmjpO%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBSBUBQBSBUBSDSDSBSDQDSDSDQFSDQFQFQDQHSFQFOFQHQFOHQHOFOHQJMHQHMHOJOHKJOJMJMJMJKJMJKLMJKJKLILKJKLILILILILILGLGLINGLELGLGNENELENELCNELCNCNENALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLHNJJHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHNFPHNHPFPFNFPFRFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDPBRDRDRBRBTBRBPBTBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FTARARATARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCREPERERGPERGPEPGRGPGPGPGNGRININGRILIPININININKLINKLILKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKHMLMHKHMJMFMJMFMHMDOHMFMFMFODMDODMDOFMBOBOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOCOEMCOCMCOGMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMIMEMIMGMKMGMKMIKIMMMIKKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMIOIOKOIOGQIMISGOIOGSGOGQIQEQGSGQEQGSEQESESEQCSESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUASAUASASAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LY9wMwhX5eS7el_KXlL0TXBbcbg=) La Porte, IN #### What's nearby - Horseshoe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Pine Lake - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Legacy Hills Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - La Porte Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.6 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 21 min drive - 22.6 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 17 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive - ‪Archie's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Drift - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is the Blue Acorn. Renovated french country house located? > Situated in La Porte, this vacation home is steps from Horseshoe Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pine Lake and Legacy Hills Golf Club. Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater and Clear Lake 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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