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On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portage, IN
  • Portage Lakefront Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!

Funky Turtle is on Lake Minnehaha! This very cute and clean park model is in Lakeshore Camp Resort on the quieter North side of the lake. Enjoy the amazing view and relax from the hustle of daily life, about an hour from downtown Chicago. This resort offers many amenities and entertainment options for the whole family! Pack a bag and enjoy the great outdoors! The Funky Turtle has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, 1 full Bathroom, a sleeper sofa, 4 beds in upstairs loft, and a kitchen.



Message Property Manager on booking site

This is in a large Camp Resort in the beautiful Northwest Indiana close to Lake Michigan and National Park.
The Resort has 940 sites, a 22 Acre Lake we are directly on, 4 pools, beaches, fishing (no License needed), boat rentals, Mini Golf, Tennis, Basketball, and Volleyball courts plus more items to rent. See Campground Website

You will receive all access/address information 2 days prior to arrival.
24 hour attendant at Main gate will need Booking Guest to show ID and be the driver into campgrounds.

This Park Model has 1 private bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a kitchen with full size fridge. Outdoor seating for many with a fire pit. Back deck overlooking the lake with a gorgeous view. This spot is very family friendly just ready to make amazing memories!

Uber/ Lyft limited in area
South Shore Portage/Ogden Dunes Train Station about 10 Minute car ride

Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form, upload a valid government ID (drivers license, passport, state ID) and sign and agree to our rental conditions.
Any basic need items that have been provided at the home are complimentary to get your stay started, any additional needs will be provided by the guest.
Outside Cameras are on front and back doors.

Property manager

Robin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cats are not permitted.
Guests must agree to rental conditions and fill out pre-arrival form in order to get access to the property.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Portage

Located in Portage, this campsite is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting.
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Portage, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • West Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indiana Toll Road | Portage Service Plaza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!?

As of 8 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities! on 11 August 2025 start from NZ$506.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this campsite is 3 mi (4.8 km) from East Branch and within 6 miles (10 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Founders' Square Park and Portage Lakefront Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

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

Great stay, but a little noisy.

We had a great stay at the Funky Turtle. The house was clean and just enough space for my family of 5. The house is close to campground bathrooms if the occasional extra bathroom is needed. We enjoyed the fire pit, use of the grill, and sitting on the porch. Our only complaint is about the noise but it was clear from the map that the campground was located near an interstate. While sitting outside you can hear the noise from the interstate and close by trains. However, inside was much quieter. We also visited during a holiday week. The campground was very busy and noisy (despite the sound restrictions) on the holiday, but after that there were fewer campers and it was much quieter. We loved watching the fish and turtles swimming near the property. We would definitely recommend this house for anyone wanting to get away for a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a trailer, in a trailer park - not a house. Don’t be deceived by the photos. For the price and all the extra fees we paid we could have spent less and had 2 hotel rooms that are quiet and have functional bathrooms with a shower that provides hot water. While the management company was very responsive and has done a nice job keeping this property clean, the property itself was not at all what we expected. The property location is very close to the highway and an active train track. There is a lot of background noise from both- I had to use earplugs to sleep. The trailer is cutely decorated, and has a nice fire pit outside, which we used. There is a small kitchen that is functional, which we also used. The sleeping arrangements were ok - we had a group of 4 kids and 2 moms. The kids used the loft where there are 4 single beds. The loft has only ~4 ft ceiling, so you do have to crawl when moving around. One mom slept in the 1 bedroom and the other on the couch. There is AC, which was great, although the kids said it was stuffy/ hot in the loft. There is a small bathroom with a shower, however, as noted earlier, none of us had hot water for our shower, not even the first person that used it. The tub also did not drain well. Overall, we were comfortable and the accommodations were better than camping, but that’s about all I can say. I would not return and am happy we were only there for a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Traci N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Not thrilled with our stay. I should have read the two reviews it had. Issues with hot water and watering draining in the shower. After we heard back from our host we were told how to relight the pilot light on the hot water heater. So after the first days cold shower I was thrilled to be getting a hot shower on day two, but that was a negative. After I was in the shower and started, I ran out of hot water in about 2 minutes. Come to find out the pilot light went out during the night again. This became an ongoing problem our entire stay. Then on top of that what water you do have it just stands in the tub and backs up on your feet (gross). The noise is certainly a problem between the highway and railroad tracks if you are a light sleeper or are waiting a quiet peaceful setting. Also if you are wanting to walk down to the lake from your camp, this isn’t your spot. It is very steep and the steps that were installed years ago are all rotten and closed off so no one gets hurt. A positive is that the place was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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