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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Chesterton

Indiana Dunes National Park is within a mile (2 km) of this vacation home, and other popular attractions like Lake Michigan are within a few miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 25 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • University of Chicago - 45 min drive - 46.9 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders - ‬4 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.

"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.***
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • 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
  • On a lake

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 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

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. Absolutely 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. No fires outside of fire pit.
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Chesterton, a short 15-minute walk from Indiana Dunes National Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Indiana Dunes State Park. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Yes, every accommodation at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room comes with a deck.

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ken and jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauree M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lauree and family

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

10/10 Excellent

judy e.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Magaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We just loved "The Nook"! The home and grounds were very clean and well stocked with supplies. Hiked, played games, went to the beach, played Bocce Ball in the huge yard. We also made s'mores around the fire pit and had a family table tennis match. The game room above the garage was well used...a favorite place. It was nice that the kitchen was so big that everyone could eat at the same time. Thank you, Penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Escape!

I grew up about a mile away from the property and the trip was booked last minute to attend my grandmother’s funeral. Given the somber nature of the trip, all the features of the property (the swing set, the game room, the spaciousness of kitchen/family room/ and bedrooms) really gave us an escape. It gave the kids a fun place to play. It gave the adults a place to decompress. It was truly an excellent property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for groups

Our group was 4 families with 7 kids under 4. This house was perfect for our needs. A ton of outdoor space - the play set was a huge hit. It also had a large kitchen and table so we could all eat together.We also enjoyed the separate space over the garage with the foosball table and arcade games. The kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of books, games and puzzles for kids and adults. Plus there was a little cabinet in the laundry room with items you may be prone to forget to bring on a trip but end up needing - for us it included some band-aids after one of the kids took a tumble. It was a quick drive to town and close to the dunes. We also noticed 2 passes to get you into the dunes. Penny was easy to communicate with and check-in is seamless. Plus, the checkout process is simple.Really one of the best VRBO stays I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family gatherings!

This Nook is charming. The property itself was very well equipped with supplies, kitchen equipment and toys. The host has anticipated the needs of their guest. Penny is very responsive and accommodating. Location is close to Lake Michigan and many good restaurants in Chesterton. This property sleeps a lot of people, perfect for families with kids. You will not regret staying at The Nook.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Family Gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal!

This house has everything you could want for families and fit our three couples and 6 children no problem. The house has separate "wings" with their own bathrooms, which was amazing for a group like ours. We were all able to eat together in the huge kitchen and stay up talking in the living room without bothering the kids. There's a really neat game room over the garage with foosball, ping pong, a PS4, and an arcade. The home was clean, well-stocked, and a short drive to the dunes. We have stayed here before and will be back many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

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

10/10 Excellent

benjamin w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property

We always take the family to a property over the new years holiday. We enjoyed our time. All of the little touches made our stay great. The house is clean and bright and we had more than enough room for all 12 of us. The host is very prompt will all communication and they provided us with all we needed. The nook is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting family over Christmas

This property was perfect for our family! We stayed over Christmas visiting family who lives in the area. House was very large and well equipped. We cooked several meals onsite and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! Plenty of space for a large family. The house was separated into 2 areas which was perfect for us with multi-generation needs. One side was cozy and quiet and had a nice ability for quiet and privacy if necessary. It was very cold so we weren’t really able to use any of the outside amenities but it looked like a great place to visit to see the Dunes in season. We would definitely come back and re-rent for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, cozy and comfortable stay with friends

To begin with, the host was always very kind and responded fairly quickly to any and all questions I had regarding the propery. The property was well kept, clean and spacious. We really enjoyed out stay from arrival to departure. There was plenty of cookware and the kitchen is arguably the highlight of the house for me. We plan to book with this host again. The only complaint we had was that the room that is right where the kichen is did not have sufficient heat as the other rooms did. The heater on the inside of the room was used but the room never got as warm as the others. Apart from that, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nook 2024

Fun for family gatherings
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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