Title: Home Sweet Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Home Sweet Home Vacation home in Portage ## Photo gallery for Home Sweet Home ![Dining - Home Sweet Home (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/ca263441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Home Sweet Home (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/a53b9af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Home Sweet Home (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/d5285bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Home Sweet Home (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/0747cd65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Home Sweet Home (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101670000/101664400/101664353/ddd5e1c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117510000/117501300/117501284/5b4e934c.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 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=117501284&PinnedHotelID=117501284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118400000/118395200/118395113/e2ed5c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy RV with 1 bedroom extra bed ,in charming Porter 4 miles away from the lake Porter - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=118395113&PinnedHotelID=118395113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95040000/95038900/95038818/8f20fe7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balcony/Patio/ Fenced Yard/ Attached Garage/near Beach, Park /close to Chicago Chesterton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $146 CA $534 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=95038818&PinnedHotelID=95038818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91960000/91954500/91954496/f81041ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeshore Camping Glamping 238 Portage - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Game room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=91954496&PinnedHotelID=91954496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115537100/115537015/w1259h840x0y1-66f06ceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Cozy 3BD Near Dunes or Corporate Stay Valparaiso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=115537015&PinnedHotelID=115537015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117783000/117782968/bde2a8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MTM Premier Funky Island sleeps 8 in a bright, modern park model with stunning lakefront views. 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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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Taltree Arboretum and Gardens are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home Sweet Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 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 > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn and Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Quality-Inn-And-Conference-Center.h25869.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms](https://www.expedia.ca/Fair-Oaks-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Fair-Oaks-Farms.h31833454.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Gas City](https://www.expedia.ca/Marion-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Gas-City.h84381.Hotel-Information) > > [Inn at DePauw](https://www.expedia.ca/Terre-Haute-Hotels-Inn-At-DePauw.h28799569.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place South Bend / Mishawaka](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Bend-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-South-Bend-Mishawaka.h2156298.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Creek Golf Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Salt-Creek-Golf-Retreat.h15411499.Hotel-Information) > > [GORGEOUS!!! 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