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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball
Game room
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches.
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)

The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.

NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing




***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: See rental agreement for child safety hazards.

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
Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 15 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 19 min walk
  • House of Tomorrow - 12 min drive
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room located?

This family-friendly Chesterton vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house for big groups!
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a great time. Very comfortable and plenty of room for to spread out. We enjoyed the game room and we even road the bikes. stt location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot for Mutiple Families!
The was a perfect spot to be for Labor Day Weekend. Close to the Lake, big yard, and plenty of space for multiple families with kids. The place was well stocked and clean…would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook
It was a beautiful house and had a lot of bedrooms that were spread apart instead of being on top of each other. The living was a great gathering place even though there were 15 of us. I loved the kitchen with its amazing appliances and two different tables to eat at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Families getting together.
Three families with multiple kids of various ages, and still an abundance of space! We enjoyed all of what the space had to offer, plentiful outside seating, large yard and play structure, bonfire pit, etc! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S&J K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay near the Dunes
Nice place for 2-3 families. The kitchen and gathering spaces are roomy. The yard space is great, and there is ample parking. We were here for Valparaiso University Homecoming, and only had a short stay. Due to our schedule, we were unable to take advantage of the state park passes and bikes, but that was a nice amenity. Penny was a responsive and generous host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away
Very nice and easy access to Indiana Dunes NP
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
What an amazing opportunity to spend a few days with our children and grandchildren. The house provided places to hang out whether it was in the backyard, game room, living room or enjoying our meals together in the big kitchen. The proximity to grocery, restaurants and of course the beach was superb. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place for family very near Indiana Dunes lakeshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House for Big family
House was very accommodating and peaceful neighborhood. Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
The home was very spacious and clean. We have rented this home twice and just love it for our large family when we visit the area. Would recommend this rental home for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for what we wanted to do
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a great time! Everything was so clean and there were so many things provided that we put to use! What a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house!
House was wonderful. Plenty of space for multiple families. Kitchen is great. Big yard for kids to run around. Game room above the garage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
It was a great time with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Penny was very friendly and communicative both before and during our stay. The location is perfect for visiting the dunes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook
Great game room, fire pit, and little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great multi family house!
This house is fantastic for a large group. We loved the fire pit, game room and large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accomodations
Very clean, lots of room to be together, awesome kitchen. Grandkids loved the variety of bicycles.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They thought of everything!
Beautiful home which provided comfortable accommodations for 13 adults. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces plenty. We thoroughly enjoyed the game room over the garage as well as the large kitchen area to sit, eat and converse. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for the whole family
The property was great. The house provided a lot of separate spaces as well as large spaces that the entire family could share. They provided a lot for entertaining the entire family, and it was close to the beach and state and national parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B., Murfreesboro TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large group
The Nook was wonderful for our large family gathering. The house is spacious with lots of rooms and beds, large kitchen and plenty of seating for meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F., Kansas City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a big family
Clean and quaint house that is just a quick drive to several beaches. House is fully equipped for a beach vacation. Property manager is quick to respond and reliable. Perfect location for an extended family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was awesome
House is in a great location. Plenty of space inside and outside. Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well-equipped home
Pics are accurate, beds comfortable, plenty of space for zenith time, well-equipped, thoughtful hostess, near Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023