Title: House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso - 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 # House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90949100/90949098/04d7de01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90949100/90949098/698b9d0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90949100/90949098/4b3e4b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90949100/90949098/d458c933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90949100/90949098/4baeab30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of this 3-bedroom home in a prime location, within walking distance to local restaurants and shops. Enjoy easy access to Lake Michigan and Dunes National Park, with multiple free parking spots just off the main street. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso This perfect 3-bedroom home is walking distance to fabulous restaurants, local shops, antique store, breweries and wineries. House of TarTar is our prince frog logo for guests to remember our location. Just 25 minutes from Lake Michigan and Dunes National Park. An hour to Chicago via transportation downtown. There are multiple free parking spots off the main street to this property. Ramp to back entrance of home. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115830000/115826500/115826493/72edb427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Valpo Glow & Dunes Flow | Valpo University | Indiana Dunes National Park Valparaiso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $134 CA $524 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.47230%2C-87.05423&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IPM2J2Ro4LveV2dAokHQ5MMrpjI=) Valparaiso, IN #### What's nearby - Chicago Street Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Memorial Opera House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Valparaiso University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Valparaiso Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - The Course at Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 7.7 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 24 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Aftermath Cidery +Winery - ‬3 min walk - ‪Birdie’s - ‬10 min walk - ‪Peddlers Pizza Pub - ‬12 min walk - ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk - ‪Blackbird Cafe - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is House of TarTar with year long hot tub next to adorable downtown Valparaiso located? > Located in the center of Valparaiso, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Chicago Street Theatre, Memorial Opera House, and Valparaiso University. Porter County Museum and Brown Field are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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