Title: National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach - 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 # National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach Vacation home with kitchen, near Indiana Dunes National Park ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/482b8eb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/eccb35e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/f29317f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/8b16484e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90116800/90116764/2b3057b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach and take advantage of a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## 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. ### National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach Nestled on over a half acre and surrounded by Tucked away on over half an acre and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Indiana Dunes National Park, our home offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding woodlands. Enjoy a peaceful, secluded retreat while still being just one mile from the South Shore train station—providing easy access to downtown Chicago and the National Park Campground. With spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, it’s the perfect place to gather with family and friends, relax in nature, or explore the Indiana lakeshore and nearby attractions. Pets are welcome to join your stay for an additional fee, so the whole family can enjoy this getaway together. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating 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) ### General - Local culture and ecosystem education ## 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 $200 CA $231 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&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 128 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=96743172&PinnedHotelID=96743172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107751700/107751654/44d55ce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cypress Log Cabin - Historic National Park Home on the beach Michigan City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=107751654&PinnedHotelID=107751654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107900000/107899000/107898963/eff28b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Stay By-The-Lake in Michigan City with AC, WiFi Michigan City - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=107898963&PinnedHotelID=107898963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52620000/52611800/52611799/75a4c2e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACHFRONT/HOT TUB/STEAM ROOM/MASSAGE CHAIR/PINBALL/BIKES/KAYAKS/PADDLEBOARDS. 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If you enjoyed the area & the house, please consider visiting & staying with us again, recommend us to your friends & family. Safe Travels. 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 2 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.662334,-86.99188&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%60i%7DFfr%7DqO%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FU%40UBS%40S%40SBUBSBU%40QBSDUBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFQDQFQFSHQFQFOFQHQHOFQHMHQHMHQJMHOJOHKJOJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLILKJKLILILILIJINGLILGLGNELGLGNELENELENCNELCNCLENANCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNBNDLDLDNDLFNFLDLFLHNFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJLJJHJJLJJLLJJLHJJLLLHLJNHJJNHNJLHPHLHPHLHPFNHPFPFNHPFPFRFPDPFPFPDRDPFRDRBPDRDRBRDRBTBRBPBT%40RBT%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATAT%3FRARATARCTARCRARCTCRCRCRERCRERERCPERGREPERGPGPERGPGPGPIPGPGNIPGPINININININKNILKNILKLILMLKLILKJMLKJMJKJKHMLMHMHMJKFMJMFMHODMHMFMFOFMDODMDMDOFOBMBOBODMBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOCMCOEMCOCOCMGOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMGOIKGMKMGMKMIKIMMMIKKMKKKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOGOIQIQGOGQGQIQGQGQESGQEQGSEQESESEQESCSESCSESCSASCUCSCSASAUCSAU%3FSASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YT2LOvIYLWB9nEwFMJ2VPIz1Lzc=) Chesterton, IN #### What's nearby - Indiana Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - Lake View Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Kemil Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km - Beverly Shores Beach - 8 min drive - 7.0 km #### Getting around - Michigan City Station - 11 min drive - Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Brincka Cross Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Indiana Dunes State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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