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1:00 pm Check-In & Out! - 1 mile to Dunes - Roomy-Sleeps 16 - 🎮Game Room Loft🏓

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A room with a bench, a door leading outside, a bed, and a wall with a picture.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a chandelier.
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $943
$842 nightly
$943 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chesterton

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Chesterton, within a 5-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Blue Chip Casino.

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 20 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 26 min drive - 30.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1:00 pm Check-In & Out! - 1 mile to Dunes - Roomy-Sleeps 16 - 🎮Game Room Loft🏓

Only one mile 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 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. Enjoy ample Free Parking in the driveway of the home with space enough for four cars to park comfortably in the Driveway.
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.***
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please be respectful of the neighbors by keeping noise level to a minimum before 7 am and after 11 pm. No illegal substance use at The Nook
Please do not park or drive on the lawn (avoid causing ruts in the lawn); use the driveway. No parking on the street. Please DO NOT park in garage.
NO smoking in house, garage or decks; smoke only in the yard AWAY from house. Evidence of smoking in prohibited areas may incur a fine. (See RA)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed
Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

1:00 pm Check-In & Out! - 1 mile to Dunes - Roomy-Sleeps 16 - 🎮Game Room Loft🏓 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always such a wonderful time at The Nook! With the beach close and all the activities at the house, our family stays entertained for the whole stay. We look forward to coming here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay, great spot, great house, works well for a large family with adult kids and grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radost M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our big family!Clean, comfortable beds, lots of room for everyone, nicely decorated and even a beautiful thoughtful gift!!!Penny was the perfect host! Everything was lovely!!! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Nook. Penny is great, the place is so conveniently located, and always has everything we need!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at The Nook. The host was great, The Nook was perfect for a ladies sleepover weekend, and the location to the Dunes was prime! We really enjoyed spending time together around the big kitchen table and had a fire pit and s'mores. The kitchen is well stocked with essentials for cooking, and the host has a bunch of great details from the Nook themed items to the guest book and Dunes park information. We absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Family Gathering

We enjoyed our stay at this exceptional property - it was outstanding in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kearney Kampout

Yearly family get together going on for 28 years. This is the BEST PLACE ever, and one we plan to revisit every year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook is very spacious and easily housed our ten family members. The game room was in a loft area over the garage. The kids loved it. The grounds are also beautiful with a large backyard with a play structure and fire pit. Altogether, it was an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Once again a perfect spot for our weekend retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lauree and family

Could not have been better. Beautiful weather, location, and property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House Stay

We had a wonderful time at “The Nook.” It is a few minutes drive from the beach with chairs and beach toys for the kids. All the amenities that you could possibly need at the house. Great and timely responses from the host to all messages! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Very spacious house with everything we needed. Nice large kitchen & bedrooms were really nice as well. Loved the large backyard, of course the Loft game room was popular with all! Close to the dunes, where we spent a lot of time. Great time with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. We Loved the large backyard with firewood and fire pit and the play equipment and bikes. The activity room above the garage provided great family time. The home was nice, but the AC did not cool much of the house adequately, one of the bedrooms was marginal and a few things were in need of repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

The Nook was the perfect place to rest and hangout for a wedding weekend. It is beautiful, spacious, well equipped with everything we needed. We loved the large kitchen where everyone gathered and the private game room was so fun! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and quaint home for extended family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nook. It had everything and more that we needed. Game room was super fun. Close to Porter Beach, and would love to return during summer to use bikes to head to beach. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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