[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home Sweet Home Vacation home in Portage ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/0747cd65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/a53b9af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/ca263441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/d5285bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/ddd5e1c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in your own backyard patio at this remodeled 2-bedroom duplex. Just a short drive from the beach and National Dunes, you're also close to casinos, shopping, and restaurants. Take advantage of free off-street parking and shared laundry onsite. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Home Sweet Home Welcome to your home away from home in this completely remodeled 2 bed 1bath duplex with free shared laundry onsite. Enjoy your own backyard patio along with free off street parking. Only 5 miles from the beach and National Dunes. Near casinos, shopping, and many amazing restaurants. Don't forget to take the train to downtown Chicago for a day it's only 45 minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Casino nearby ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117510000/117501300/117501284/32c399ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom apt in house by creek with AC, in delightful Portage Portage - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=117501284&PinnedHotelID=117501284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106378600/106378595/45f5259b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hidden Gem - A brand new 2-bedroom duplex in Portage Portage - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=106378595&PinnedHotelID=106378595&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 8.8 Excellent 11 reviews CA $162 CA $212 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=69385955&PinnedHotelID=69385955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91850000/91843700/91843669/240253e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Lot Camping Relaxing Fun! 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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 Portage is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Taltree Arboretum and Gardens are also worth visiting. 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Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home Sweet Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Just what we needed Very clean ##### Jessica D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### teresa Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quiet neighborhood, close proximity to dunes, beaches and not far from Michigan City. We took friends who've never been to lake Michigan and from this property we we able to show them all up and dow hiway 12. Nichole was easy to reach and very helpful. Would rent again. ##### teresa Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Inn-Suites.h17932.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/French-Lick-Hotels-Big-Splash-Adventure-Indoor-Water-Park-Resort.h4857069.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jasper by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Jasper.h1802413.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Michigan-City-Hotels-Blue-Chip-Casino-Hotel-And-Spa.h2991209.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Clarion Pointe](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Jasper.h24170.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Anderson Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Muncie-Hotels-Anderson-Inn.h996273.Hotel-Information) > > [Belterra Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Madison-Hotels-Belterra-Casino-Resort.h1152807.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Jasper.h9970.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information)