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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
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Game room
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 Lakeshore, "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

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • House of Tomorrow - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

S&J K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
The house was so close to several different beaches. The backyard was great for my young kids and niece. The layout of the house was perfect for our 3 families to have our own spaces. The only downside is there wasn't really a bathtub for the small children. The one main bathroom had a very leaky faucet and showerhead when running the water. We made it work though. We have plans to return next summer too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The Nook once again provided us with a wonderful stay for our family. We enjoyed the game room above the garage, bikes and board games. It was perfect for our multigenerational family get together. The Visitor Center at the Indiana Dunes National Park was close by and informative. The beach at Indiana Dunes State Park was exceptional. Trails in the park kept us busy. We were surprised to see that AAA magazine had a write-up this month about the National Park and USA Today voted one of the State Parks trails as exceptional.\ for views of Lake Michigan. Penny is wonderful to work with... Hope to be back there next year. The Large's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs. Wilson
The best part is the location to the State and National Park. Peaceful area. Reasonable rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S., Wiscinsin Dells, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
Our family met at the house for a vacation together. This house had plenty of space for the 12 of us, plus kid/family activities. There were bikes for us to use, a game room, firepit, large yard, and karaoke. The house is close to beaches, parks, and dunes. We had a wonderful time together. When I asked a question of the owner, she got back to me quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Valpo graduation weekend stay
Our stay at the this house (The Nook) was amazing for my daughter’s grad weekend from Valpo. It is in a wonderful location and it even included 2 passes into the Indiana Dunes park. I was able to enjoy a bike ride during one of the free moments and visit the park to get my feet in the sand and enjoy the view for a bit. The house was perfect for our family to spread out and our teens definitely enjoyed the game room over the garage. The house was very clean including the bathrooms which was much appreciated. The host, Penny was wonderful when it came to communicating and the beds were so comfortable that my mom wanted me to ask her for the mattress she had selected. This house has great character and it perfect for families. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen for all of us to gather especially at night for some euchre. The coffee and tea bar was also perfectly stocked. Penny was also so kind to leave us a little welcome basket upon our arrival with some goodies to enjoy during our stay, so sweet. There were no issues with the house during our stay. I could go on and on, but this house is definitely a gem in the area and should not be overlooked. We look forward to another stay at the Nook.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gathering at the Nook
This is a great house with so many things to do right on the property. There’s a big yard for whiffle ball, a huge play set, an air conditioned game room, and so many bicycles in a variety of sizes!! The dining table was big enough for all of us to sit together for meals as well as games. We highly recommend the beach & dunes, but be sure to go on weekdays. Our family also enjoyed the drive-in theater and the farmer’s market. El Salto gets a shout out too! We recommend this house for all it has to offer as well as its location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shoaib R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
The house was clean and tidy. There is a guest guide with house rules and listings of local stores and activities. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, pantry items, etc. The game room over the garage has a ping pong table and other games, and is a fun hang out spot. We enjoyed our family reunion here and have no complaints. We would love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for Big family
House was very accommodating and peaceful neighborhood. Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
Very nice and easy access to Indiana Dunes NP
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Conrad & Juanita R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Winter Retreat!
After searching through many rentals, we came upon this gem! My brother was traveling from Sharon, MA and we were in from Las Vegas. With mom in a retirement home in Chesteron, this was the perfect location for all of us. From the initial communications and to the day of arrival, Penny was attentive and extremely responsive. Our 2023 Family Christmas at her home was perfect, with a decorated Xmas tree in the large living area! The game room was a hit with the younger adults. We couldn't really enjoy the outdoor amenities because of a slight drizzle but the firepit looks inviting for the next time. We did take a drive to Indiana Dunes State Park which is close by. Plenty of stores nearby to stock up on necessities. All in all, the perfect place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Nook
Great game room, fire pit, and little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place for family very near Indiana Dunes lakeshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame Football weekend
Stayed at the Nook for a trip to Notre Dame football game. About 45 minutes to the stadium. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Even an apple tree with lots of apples.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sandeep M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed home with a great host
We were here for a birthday weekend. The home was perfect… place to play, place to gather and relax and located close to state and national parks. It was good to have access to firewood and state park passes to make it easy to explore. Overall , had a great time. Thanks Penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything perfect
The nook is just perfect. It has plenty of space for everyone. We were 13 and never felt squeezed throughout the week. It is super clean and the kitchen is very well equiped (for true, not like some other places where you only have the very basics...). The kids had a lot of fun in the game room. The yard is huge, we even played baseball (with the kids obviously, still too small for grown-ups !) The property is well situated in a quiet neighbourhood. The state park has some nice trails but they did not allowed swimming some days while it was in the national park just beside. So we headed to the national park most of the time. There is a bike path to the state park but none to the national park. However if you go by bike, the state park passe only lets 1 person in and you need to pay for each person. If you go by car, everyone in the car will get in with the same pass. So we ended up leaving the bikes behind for that. There are other bike trails but we didn't explore much. If you want to spend a lot of time in Chicago, it might be a bit far but still feasible. It was not the case for us, we stayed close most of the time. All in all, a very fun week. The nook was even better than expected. It is a sure call to rent here !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023