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Private nature retreat, close to Harbor Country’s best attractions

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Porte, IN
  • Place, Hesston Steam Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Porte

Located in La Porte, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Hesston Steam Museum and 9 minutes from Kesling Nature Preserve. .This vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 15.3 mi (24.5 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hesston Steam Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Local - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 26 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 32 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬52 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.

Private nature retreat, close to Harbor Country’s best attractions

Ripple is a modern, spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home tucked away on private acreage in the storied 1000 North corridor of Hesston just south of the Michigan border. Perfectly positioned to enjoy all of the vast amenities that SW Michigan Harbor Country and NW Indiana have to offer. The primary suite has a king size bed, walk-in closet with laundry, a sitting area, and access to the expansive deck that overlooks the pond and the woods surrounding the house. The other four bedrooms offer beds for 2-4 people each and the entire home comfortably sleeps 14. Two fireplaces in the primary and living room on the upper level. Chef’s kitchen with cookware, combo drip coffee / k cup machine, and breakfast bar adjacent to the dining area. Lower level has a family room with a large sectional and a 75” TV as well as a smaller second kitchen and eating area. Sonos speakers throughout the home, Roku TVs and high speed internet. Linens and towels are provided.

Guest access

The Entire House & Yard
Approximately 10 acres of walking trails adjacent to the house
Fire pit off of the lower level next to the pond
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Absolutely no weapons or firearms allowed on the property whatsoever. No hunting or shooting of any kind.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No pets preferred, contact for exceptions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit, 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

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