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The Waverly Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 Waverly Retreat

Located an easy 1.6 miles to Indiana Dunes State Park, 2 miles South of Porter Beach, not even a mile from the South Shore train station with direct access to downtown Chicago, and 2 miles from the historic downtown Chesterton. This house has access to everything you could ask for. Not only is the location perfect if you want a relaxing weekend at the beach or some active hiking days on the many miles of trails, but the house itself is cozy and convenient with all the comforts of home.

Property manager

Kayla Vargo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • House of Tomorrow - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake View Beach - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 10 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 Waverly Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waverly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waverly Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waverly Retreat located?

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

The Waverly Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's Wedding Weekend
We rented this beautiful home for my daughter's wedding weekend at the Allure. It was clean, well laid out, and extremely convenient to the venue. Kayla, the owner, was beyond wonderful. She was quick with her responses and helpful in providing suggestions to my inquiries. She always ended her responses by saying, "Let me know if there is anything else I can answer or do for you." The master bedroom made the perfect backdrop for pictures with my daughter's wedding dress and the jacuzzi was an unexpected reward after a long day of celebrating. This house has a wonderful back patio and enclosed patio with a swing. I just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it! My daughter's wedding was PERFECT and the icing on the cake for us was that the Waverly Retreat and Kayla were too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This house was the perfect location for us to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. Clean & comfortable. And our host was wonderful. She replied to our every question within minutes. A great place to relax after hiking the dunes and enjoying the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Central location to all we wanted to see. Spent a day in the city of Chicago and one in Michigan City. The Dune park was amazing. Owner was perfect to work with. Amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes weekend
Very clean and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family weekend getaway
Stayed here for a long weekend trip with the family and we absolutely loved our stay! Home was very comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed and super close to the dunes! The owner was also absolutely wonderful! Had a minor issue and not only did the owners come to help first thing in the morning they brought us donuts as well. I will definitely come back here next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
As advertised! Thanks again! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very nice and clean property! It had everything we needed with a great location to the dunes! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
Great location and close to everything. In town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Truly appreciated our stay at the Waverly Retreat. Would happily recommend it! Kayla went the extra mile to offer a welcoming and comfortable stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This is a great place to stay if your visiting Indiana Dunes NP! The house is located in a quiet little neighborhood in the center of the park so you are close to the east or west side of the park. It is also right around the corner from the visitors center. The house is super cute with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is huge with a bathroom with heated floors! It was clean with pretty much everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Kayla the owner is super sweet and answered any question I had within 10 min. Great communication! She added a grill which was nice and I would recommend staying here with family or friends. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
ND Game
Plenty of room and very clean. We enjoyed the back deck for cards on a beautiful evening. Wished the weather had been better so we could have had time to see the beach/dunes but the house was a perfect split between Chicago and South Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barium P.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay!
True home away from home. Garden is beautiful home is beautiful and Kayla had such a beautiful spirit as well. Truly a blessing to share your home with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wknd Getaway
This was perfect! Close to the beach and in the middle of where we needed to be to see family and friends. Great peaceful location with easy access to 20&12
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
House was clean and maintained. Beds were comfortable. Quiet neighborhood Really enjoyed the evenings sitting on the back deck. Communication with the host was a breeze. Overall the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023